Karnataka High Court
Benches of Karnataka High Court
Principal Bench
Bengaluru • Est. 1884
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru Dhanvantri Road, High Grounds Bengaluru - 560001 India
Dharwad Bench
Dharwad • Est. 2010
Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench Dharwad Dharwad - 580001 India
Kalaburagi Bench
Kalaburagi • Est. 2017
Karnataka High Court, Kalaburagi Bench Kalaburagi Kalaburagi - 585102 India
Principal Bench - Bengaluru
Address
Karnataka High Court
Dhanvantri Road, High Grounds
Bengaluru - 560001
India
Telephone
+91-80-2230 7777 (General Enquiry)
+91-80-2230 8777 (Main)
About the Court
The Karnataka High Court is the highest court of Karnataka with jurisdiction over the state and certain territories. Established on August 1, 1884, it is one of India's oldest High Courts.
It operates through its principal bench in Bengaluru and additional benches in Dharwad and Kalaburagi to serve the people across the state effectively.
Jurisdiction
The Karnataka High Court exercises:
- ✓Jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters in Karnataka
- ✓Original jurisdiction in certain matters
- ✓Appellate jurisdiction over decisions of lower courts
- ✓Constitutional jurisdiction for enforcement of Fundamental Rights