Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court is a superior appellate court in Prayagraj, India, housed in a sprawling compound with multiple wings. The complex holds dozens of courtrooms of different sizes, administrative offices, and long corridors marked by columns and high ceilings.

The court was established in 1866 as part of the reorganization of justice under British rule. It was one of three institutions created under the Act of 1861, which introduced modern appellate procedures in India.

The name reflects the city's historical role as an administrative center, while today the building functions as a working space where judges and lawyers move between hearings. Visitors notice the formal atmosphere in the corridors, where people in traditional court robes pass by during session days.

Access is controlled through security checks, and visitors should bring identification documents. Photography is not permitted inside, while main operating hours fall on weekday mornings.

The court's legal library ranks among the largest in India, preserving more than a hundred thousand volumes. Some manuscripts and judgment documents date back to the 19th century and remain accessible to researchers.