The Uttarakhand State was constituted after the bifurcation of the state of Uttar Pradesh on 9th November, 2000. During the process of creation of the State, the High Court of Uttarakhand also came into being on the same day at Nainital. From that day, the High Court has been operating in an old building located in Mallital, Nainital which was formerly called the old Secretariat.
The edifice of the High Court is rather impressive and was built in 1900 AD. There is a park before the building and China Peak, the highest peak in Nainital that stands as a backdrop rendering the building with a more aesthetic appeal. At the start, five Court rooms were constructed but later on more Court rooms have been added. An enormous Chief Justice Court Block and a Block of Lawyers' chambers are presently being built which are expected to be completed quite soon.
Hon'ble Justice Ashok A. Desai was the founder Chief Justice of the High Court. He was shifted here from the High Court of Allahabad along with Honorable Mr. Justice PC Verma, the Senior Judge and Honorable Mr. Justice MC Jain.
The present Sitting Judges of the High Court of Uttarakhand are:
Honorable Mr Justice
The prior judges of the High Court are:
Sr. No. Honorable Mr Justice
The High Court of Uttarakhand is a relatively new establishment in the state.
