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Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court, officially known as High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, is the high court based in the city of Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, that has jurisdiction over the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was established on 17 March 1866, making it one of the oldest high courts to be established in India.

Allahabad High Court

17 March 1866 (in Agra)
1869 (in Allahabad)

Uttar Pradesh

Principal Seat: Prayagraj
Permanent Bench: Lucknow

25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E / 25.45306; 81.82056

Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.

Constitution of India

mandatory retirement by age of 62

160 (permanent 76; additional 84)

allahabadhighcourt.in

Arun Bhansali

5 February 2024

Principal seat and benches[edit]

The seat of the court is at Prayagraj. Allahabad High Court maintains a permanent circuit bench at Lucknow, the administrative capital of the state. The maximum number of serving judges is 160, the highest in India.

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