Bombay High Court/ Maharashtra Judicial Academy Reviews

Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts of India.It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its jurisdiction covers the states of Maharashtra and Goa, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

It's the seat of justice. Has history written all over it's walls. It's a great place to visit.

The best historical architecture building. Awsome surroundings.

Easy to locate, has many entrances. Good security. No phones allowed inside.

You learn so much when you visit these institutions

Very neat n clean.tight security.very discipline guard

Beautifully designed and way ahead of it's time Architectural advancement

Historical judiciary system from British government

After retirement i feel proud to serv this prestigious institution for 40 years and enjoyed fullest satisfied job which is totally contrary to other Govt jobs and one could gain much more legal knowledge without going into law college by way of experience

As the name suggest it is the bombay high court having its jurisdiction through out maharashtra, it has its three other bench at nagpore, aurangabad and goa...

Poor services, for I believe Justice delayed is Justice denied and is unconstitutional.

This is the place I visit often being a lawyer but the feel of the old heritage buildings can't get over it. The stone buildings has its own charm.

The judiciary of Mumbai. Walkable distance from Churchgate Railway Station.

The Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts of India. It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its jurisdiction covers the states of Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The High Court has regional branches at Nagpur and Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Panaji, the capital of Goa.
The High Court of Bombay, which is the chartered High Court and one of the oldest High Courts in the Country. It has Appellate Jurisdiction over the State of Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. In addition to the Principal Seat at Bombay, it has benches at Aurangabad, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa).

The Legal history of Bombay may be said to have begun in 1661, when it became a British possession. The Town and Island of Bombay was received by the British as a part of the dowry of the Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza, sister of Alphonso VI, the then Portuguese Monarch, when she married King Charles II . Bombay then was little more than a small fishing village consisting of a few straggling huts of Kolis, its indigenous inhabitants; and its harbour, destined in the course of years to develop into the greatest and most important commercial seaport in the East, sheltered only a few fishing boats. Charles II transferred it to the East India Company in 1668 for an insignificant annual rent of 10 Pounds

The remote ancestry of the High Court, though interesting is not quite inspiring, until we come to the Recorder s Court established under the Charter of 1798. Confining ourselves to the British period- for there is no conceivable connection between our High Court today and such Courts of law as existed in the Portuguese, and still earlier Muslim eras- the judicial history of Bombay commences with the Charter of 1668 accompanying the transfer of Bombay from the Crown to the East India Company. In 1670, the administration of justice was in the hands of Justices who held their sittings in the Custom Houses of Bombay and Mahim. The system of 1670 was very elementary and suffered from several drawbacks and the judicial system was too much identified with the executive government of the Island.

The main architect of the Judicial system during this period was Gerald Aungier, the Governor of Surat Factory. He has been described as the true founder of Bombay. He was a man with liberal ideas and believed in an impartial administration of justice without fear or favor. But he was conscious of these defects and he was himself dissatisfied with the judicial machinery. Aungier was advised by the Company to select someone knowing something of law from amongst the Company s servants in India. Aungier chose George Wilcox as the Judge and the First British Court of Justice was inaugurated in Bombay in 1672 with due pomp and ceremony. Fawcett quotes a detailed description of the opening ceremony on 8th August 1672.

Great building with historical importance. Nice museum there in about development of legal system in India more particularly at Mumbai.

This place is beautiful for its architecture. One gets to see beautiful arches, pillars, carvings and is known for its architecture. It has a museum that is open for all where you get to see the old courts in mumbai. You get to read about barrister jinnah, dr Ambedkar, mahatma gandhi as lawyers. You get to see the famourls court hall where Lokmanya Tilak said Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it. Go for sure. Donot miss it. Donot wear casual clothes if you want to see the court halls. Go neatly dressed all covered

Easy access to notory facility for document attestation

The Bombay High Court was one of the three High Courts in India..
Gothic revival in the Early English style. It is 562 feet (171 m) long and 187 feet (57 m) wide. To the west of the central tower are two octagonal towers. The statues of Justice and Mercy are atop this building..
Tremendously designed.. wind flow is so good here.. no need of fans.. very well stone work ..

My Second home ... place with lots of knowledgeable and experience

I VISITED THE LEGAL AID DEPARTMENT,TO SEEK LEGAL ADVOCATE TO PRESNT MY REV.APPLICATIONIN THE HIGH COURT.IWAS WELL GUIDED TO REACH THE RIGHT PLACE BY VARIOUS PERSONS ON THE WAY. THE LEGAL AID PERSONNEL HEARD ME AND ADVISED THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING THE LEGAL AID.
IWISH TO SUGGEST TO THE AUTHORITY CONCERNED, TO ARRANGE WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISABLED,OLD, PERSONS ,SINCE THE DEPARTMENT CONCERNED MAY NEED TO WALK AROUND 3000 FOOT STEPS ONE WAY.

Historical Building..
Tempal of Justice.

The old majestic building of Mumbai High Court is heritage site to see in Mumbai. The judges have delivered great judgements.

It's Legal Landmark of Mumbai
Bombay High court
Truly appreciate the structure and architecture
Ohhh beautiful and unbelievable love to see