Tuesday, March 17, 2026

In 1866, Allahabad High Court established


 

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 had 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. It has two active High court Seats - the Principal Seat in Allahabad and Bench in Lucknow.

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