Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court
High Court building in Allahabad
25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E / 25.45306; 81.82056
Established	17 March 1866 (in Agra) 1869 (in Allahabad)
Jurisdiction	Uttar Pradesh
Location	Principal Seat: Prayagraj Permanent Bench: Lucknow
Coordinates	25°27′11″N 81°49′14″E / 25.45306°N 81.82056°E / 25.45306; 81.82056
Composition method	Presidential with confirmation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of respective state.
Authorized by	Constitution of India
Judge term length	mandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions	160 (permanent 76; additional 84)
Website	allahabadhighcourt.in
Chief Justice
Currently	Arun Bhansali
Since	5 February 2024

Allahabad High Court, officially known as High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, is the high court based in the city of Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, that has jurisdiction over the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was established on 17 March 1866, making it one of the oldest high courts to be established in India.