Patna High Court

Patna High Court
पटना उच्च न्यायालय
Emblem of the Patna High Court
Map
25°36′32″N 85°7′32″E / 25.60889°N 85.12556°E / 25.60889; 85.12556
Established9 February 1916; 108 years ago (1916-02-09)
JurisdictionBihar
LocationPatna, Bihar, India
Coordinates25°36′32″N 85°7′32″E / 25.60889°N 85.12556°E / 25.60889; 85.12556
Composition methodPresidential assent on advice of the Chief Justice of India with consultation of Governor of Bihar
Authorised byConstitution of India
Judge term lengthmandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions53
Websitepatnahighcourt.gov.in
Chief Justice
CurrentlyKrishnan Vinod Chandran
Since29 March 2023

The High Court of Judicature at Patna (commonly known as Patna High Court) is the High Court of the state of Bihar. It was established on 3 February 1916 by British colonial government and was later affiliated under the Government of India Act 1915, making it one of the oldest High Courts of India.[1]

The court is based in Patna, the administrative capital of the state of Bihar, India.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b "The High Court of Judicature at Patna". patnahighcourt.gov.in. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. ^ "The High Court of Judicature at Patna". patnahighcourt.gov.in. Retrieved 31 May 2022.