Bankshall Court, Colonial courthouse in BBD Bag, India
The Bankshall Court complex encompasses two substantial buildings at 2 and 3 Bankshall Street, featuring 41 judicial courtrooms for various legal proceedings.
The court began its operations in 1915 during British rule, deriving its name from the Dutch term Bankshall, which referred to the Marine House.
The courthouse stands as a Grade I heritage building within Kolkata Municipal Corporation, reflecting the architectural evolution of India's judicial institutions.
The court's jurisdiction extends across 1480 square kilometers, serving 20 police stations with specialized chambers for CBI cases and metropolitan magistrate proceedings.
The structure maintains its original colonial architectural elements while functioning as the City Sessions Court of the Session Division of Kolkata.
Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
GPS coordinates: 22.57116,88.34691
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:52
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