• Event: Platinum Jubilee celebration of Rajasthan High Court
• Date: 10 August 2024
• Location: High Court Complex, Jodhpur
• Chief Guest: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Establishment of Rajasthan High Court: 29 August 1949.

Rajasthan High Court

• Established: 29th August 1949, under the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949.
• Purpose: Adjudicates civil, criminal, and constitutional matters in Rajasthan.

• Origins:
  • • Formed from the amalgamation of 19 princely states.
    • Jaipur is designated as the capital.
    • Inauguration: Initially at Jodhpur, with provisions for other locations.
• Evolution:

• • • Post-1950: Became a Part “B” state after the Indian Constitution’s enforcement.
    • 1956 Reorganisation Act: Led to the creation of a unified High Court for Rajasthan.
• Principal Seat:

• • • Jodhpur was initially the principal seat.
    • Jaipur established a permanent bench in 1976.
• Judiciary:

• • Sanctioned strength of 50 judges.