Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Rajasthan High Court event addressed by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Event Details

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

Established: 29th August 1949, under the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949.

Rajasthan High Court

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: 50 judges.