The Rajasthan High Court is the highest judicial body in the state of Rajasthan, India, operating with a principal seat in Jodhpur and a permanent bench in Jaipur. Established on August 29, 1949, it has a sanctioned strength of 50 judges and holds extensive appellate, supervisory, and writ jurisdiction.
Key Details and Structure:
- Establishment: Inaugurated on August 29, 1949, following the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance. It unified the former High Courts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, and Alwar.
- Principal Seat & Bench: The principal seat is located in Jodhpur. A permanent bench in Jaipur was re-established on January 31, 1977.
- Jurisdiction (Jaipur Bench): The Jaipur Bench hears cases arising from specific districts, including Dhaulpur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer, and Alwar, among others.
- Judges: The court has a sanctioned strength of 50 judges (comprising the Chief Justice and puisne judges) appointed by the President of India.
Core Functions & Powers:
- Writ Jurisdiction: Empowered under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution to issue prerogative writs (e.g., Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari) to enforce fundamental rights.
- Judicial Review: Evaluates and determines the constitutionality of state laws and government directives.
- Supervision: Exercises administrative and judicial control over all subordinate courts and tribunals operating across Rajasthan’s judicial districts Link – https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/