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Module 1: The Patna High Court

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 7 of 14 ๐Ÿงฉ Module 1 of 6 โฑ๏ธ ~3 min read ๐Ÿ’ก 11 MCQs
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Concept

Subtopic 1.1: The Patna High Court

  • The Patna High Court is at the top of Bihar's judiciary. It was established on 9 February 1916; its first Chief Justice, Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier, took office on 1 March 1916.
  • At its founding its jurisdiction covered both Bihar and Orissa.
  • After Orissa separated in 1936, its jurisdiction was limited to Bihar.
  • After Jharkhand was created on 15 November 2000, the Ranchi bench of the Patna High Court was replaced by the Ranchi (Jharkhand) High Court. Today its jurisdiction is Bihar alone.
  • The sanctioned strength is now 53 judges (the earlier figure is 45). The Patna High Court has no permanent bench.
  • Its CJ and judges are appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of Bihar; the CJ is assisted by a Registrar, Joint, Deputy and Assistant Registrars.
  • Current Chief Justice (Oct 2026): Justice V. Kameswar Rao, sworn in on 13 September 2026 as the 49th Chief Justice.
Milestones of the Patna High Court
Figure: Milestones of the Patna High Court
โญ Key Points
  • V. Kameswar Rao, 49th CJ, from 13 Sep 2026.
  • 53 (the earlier figure is 45).
  • 1916 (9 February).
  • 9 February 1916.
  • The Patna High Court has no bench at present.
  • Bihar and Orissa.
  • Orissa was separated in 1936.
  • The Ranchi bench (15 November 2000).
  • 45 (53 at present).
  • Chamier, 1 March 1916 - 30 October 1917.
  • The Registry.
๐Ÿ“Œ One-line Q&A
  • Question: Who is the current (2026) Chief Justice of the Patna High Court? Answer: Justice V. Kameswar Rao.
  • Question: What is the present sanctioned strength of Patna High Court judges? Answer: 53.
  • Question: [BPSC 39th, 1994] When was the Patna High Court established? Answer: 1916.
  • Question: [Objective set] The Patna High Court was established on: Answer: 9 February 1916.
  • Question: [Objective set] Where is the permanent bench of the Patna High Court? Answer: None of these.
  • Question: At its founding, the Patna High Court's jurisdiction covered: Answer: Bihar and Orissa.
  • Question: After which event was the Patna High Court's jurisdiction limited to Bihar for the first time? Answer: Separation of Orissa in 1936.
  • Question: The Jharkhand High Court replaced which bench of the Patna High Court? Answer: Ranchi.
  • Question: How many sanctioned judge posts are given for the Patna High Court? Answer: 45.
  • Question: Who was the first Chief Justice of the Patna High Court? Answer: Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier.
  • Question: Who assists the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court? Answer: Registrar, Joint, Deputy and Assistant Registrars.
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Question 1: Who is the current (2026) Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

V. Kameswar Rao, 49th CJ, from 13 Sep 2026.

Question 2: What is the present sanctioned strength of Patna High Court judges?

53 (the earlier figure is 45).

Question 3: [BPSC 39th, 1994] When was the Patna High Court established?

1916 (9 February).

Question 4: [Objective set] The Patna High Court was established on:

9 February 1916.

Question 5: [Objective set] Where is the permanent bench of the Patna High Court?

The Patna High Court has no bench at present.

Question 6: At its founding, the Patna High Court's jurisdiction covered:

Bihar and Orissa.

Question 7: After which event was the Patna High Court's jurisdiction limited to Bihar for the first time?

Orissa was separated in 1936.

Question 8: The Jharkhand High Court replaced which bench of the Patna High Court?

The Ranchi bench (15 November 2000).

Question 9: How many sanctioned judge posts are given for the Patna High Court?

45 (53 at present).

Question 10: Who was the first Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

Chamier, 1 March 1916 - 30 October 1917.

Question 11: Who assists the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

The Registry.
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Who is the current (2026) Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

Justice V. Kameswar Rao.

What is the present sanctioned strength of Patna High Court judges?

53.

[BPSC 39th, 1994] When was the Patna High Court established?

1916.

[Objective set] The Patna High Court was established on:

9 February 1916.

[Objective set] Where is the permanent bench of the Patna High Court?

None of these.

At its founding, the Patna High Court's jurisdiction covered:

Bihar and Orissa.

After which event was the Patna High Court's jurisdiction limited to Bihar for the first time?

Separation of Orissa in 1936.

The Jharkhand High Court replaced which bench of the Patna High Court?

Ranchi.

How many sanctioned judge posts are given for the Patna High Court?

45.

Who was the first Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier.

Who assists the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court?

Registrar, Joint, Deputy and Assistant Registrars.
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