Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court
High Court building in Allahabad
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25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E / 25.45306; 81.82056
Established17 March 1866 (in Agra)
1869 (in Allahabad)
JurisdictionUttar Pradesh
LocationPrincipal Seat: Prayagraj
Permanent Bench: Lucknow
Coordinates25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E / 25.45306; 81.82056
Composition methodPresidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.
Authorised byConstitution of India
Judge term lengthmandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions160 (permanent 76; additional 84)
Websiteallahabadhighcourt.in Edit this at Wikidata
Chief Justice
CurrentlyArun Bhansali
Since5 February 2024
Inner block of 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.