The High Court at Calcutta: A Historical and Legal Marvel
History and Significance The presence of an Indian High Court since 1862 makes Calcutta’s High Court the oldest such institution in India. Firstly, being The High Court at Calcutta. Secondly, The establishment of the Court was a turning point for the country’s legal regime. Moreover, Signifying the shift from a period of British rule to the development of a systematised and codified judiciary system. Historical Background Queen Victoria set up the High Court at Calcutta in 1862 by issuing Letters Patent. This new court…