Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar. Important visiting information

Opening Time : 10:30 AM Closing Time : 04:00 PM
Closed ON : Sunday Saturday Closed on public holidays : Yes
Entery fee : Free Authorization : No
Contact No : 0194 2506609 View address & how to reach
Seasonal Feature : Court remains closed on every Saturday and Sunday of the Month.
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    Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar

    More about Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar and Historical Information

    The full-fledged High Court of Judicature for the Jammu and Kashmir State was established in the year 1928. Prior to the establishment of High Court of Judicature. The Ruler of the State (Maharaja) was the final authority in the administration of justice. In the year 1889, the British Government asked the then Ruler of the State, Maharaja Partap Singh to appoint a Council and the Judicial member of the Council exercised all the appellate powers both on civil and criminal side.

    In 1927 a new Constitution was sanctioned by the then Ruler of the State and instead of Law Member, a Ministry in the Judicial Department was created. Thereafter, in 1928, by virtue of Order No. 1 dated 26.3.1928, the High Court of Judicature was established and for the first time the High Court was to consist of The Chief Justice and two Judges.

     The High Court has at present a sanctioned strength of 14 Judges including 9 Permanent Judges and and 5 Additional Judges. From May to end October, The Chief Justice and the Administrative Wing of High Court shifts to Srinagar and from November to end April, the HQ is at Jammu. However, Court sections of both the Jammu and Srinagar Wings of the High Court function throughout the year.

    Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Srinagar address and how to reach

    Address : Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, 190001

    How To Reach: By Train: 12.5 KM away from Srinagar Railway Station
    By Air: 10.4 KM away from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport


    Breaks : From 01:00 PM To 01:30 PM For Lunch

    Railway Address :Srinagar Railway Station, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir-190001 Airport Address :Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Indragandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190007

     

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