Patna High Court, Appellate court in Patna, India
Patna High Court is an appellate court in Patna, Bihar, India, featuring several courtrooms and administrative offices across its compound. The building spreads over a large area near the banks of the Ganges and houses libraries along with judicial administration offices.
The foundation stone was laid in December 1913 by Viceroy Sir Charles Hardinge, and operations began on March 1, 1916, under British colonial rule. After Indian independence, the institution remained the highest court for Bihar and assumed jurisdiction over the entire state territory.
The court takes its name from the city and serves as the highest appellate authority for Bihar, where proceedings are conducted in both Hindi and English. Lawyers appear in traditional black robes before the judges, while citizens from across the state come here to file appeals.
Visitors should expect security checks at the entrance and may use mobile phones and cameras only in designated areas outside courtrooms. The compound is less busy during court holidays, so checking for active session days in advance is advisable.
Judges here wear traditional white cotton caps during court sessions, a practice that differs from many other Indian courts. The library holds rare legal manuscripts from the colonial period, including handwritten judgments in Persian and English.
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