Jharkhand High Court

Jharkhand High Court
झारखंड उच्च न्यायालय
The High Court Building
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23°20′39″N 85°12′00″E / 23.3441°N 85.20°E / 23.3441; 85.20
Established15 November 2000 (2000-11-15)
Jurisdiction Jharkhand
LocationRanchi, Jharkhand
Coordinates23°20′39″N 85°12′00″E / 23.3441°N 85.20°E / 23.3441; 85.20
Composition methodPresidential with confirmation of the Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.
Authorized byConstitution of India
Appeals toSupreme Court of India
Judge term lengthmandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions25
Websitejharkhandhighcourt.nic.in
Chief Justice
CurrentlyShree Chandrashekhar (acting)
Since29 December 2023
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The Jharkhand High Court is one of the newest high courts in India. It was established in 2000. The court has jurisdiction over Jharkhand state.

The seat of the court is at Ranchi, the administrative capital of the state. The court has a sanctioned judge strength of 25. The new building of the Jharkhand High Court has been approved. A 165-acre land has been granted near the HEC Industrial Complex, which will be used for the development of the high court, a residential complex for judges and lawyers chambers. The estimated cost for the project is around Rs. 460 Crores. The complex will also have an auditorium with a 1000-seat capacity, four conference rooms, eight committee meeting halls, separate building for advocate general and government pleader.[1] The Jharkhand High Court started live proceedings of virtual hearings on YouTube on 15 December 2021. The Jharkhand High Court became sixth in the country to start live streaming of hearings on YouTube.


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