Question

Describe the evolution of high court of India

Answer 1

So, the Calcutta High Court has the distinction of being the first High Court and one of the three Chartered High Courts to be set up in India, along with the High Courts of Bombay, Madras. High Court at Calcutta which was formerly known as High Court of Judicature at Fort William was established on July 1, 1862

Answer 2

Judges in a high court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state. High courts are headed by a chief justice. ... The Calcutta High Court is the oldest high court in the country, established on 2 July 1862