Polity question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
The first full-fledged High Court of Judicature for the Jammu and Kashmir State was established in the year
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
1928
The High Court of Judicature for the then-Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir was established on March 26, 1928, by a order (Order No. 1) issued by the then-Ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh.
Historical Context of the J&K High Court
Before 1928, the Maharaja himself was the highest authority for justice. The establishment of the High Court marked a significant shift toward a formal, modern judicial system in the region.
First Chief Justice: Lala Kanwar Sain was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the court.
The Seat of the Court: The court was designed to move between the two capitals: Srinagar (summer) and Jammu (winter), a tradition that continues today.
Constitutional Evolution: After the state acceded to India, the High Court's powers were further solidified under the J&K Constitution of 1956 and later integrated into the Indian judicial framework.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
