ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

Chatra,

The land of Maa Bhadrakali.The district was formed after separation from Hazaribagh district in 1991.

A full-fledged judgeship has started functioning from 16th of June 2001. Under District and Session Judge, assisted by Additional District Judge, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Judicial Magistrates and Munsiff Magistrate

HISTORY OF CHATRA

Chatra is one of the twenty-four districts in the state of Jharkhand, India. It was established in 1991 after being separated from Hazaribagh district. Chatra serves as the administrative headquarters of the district and covers an area of 3,718 square kilometers.
Ancient Period
In ancient times, the area now known as Chatra and its neighboring regions were governed by several states collectively referred to as the Atavika (forest) states. These states were under the influence of the Maurya Empire during the reign of Ashoka (around 232 BCE). Samudragupta, while traveling through the Chotanagpur region, launched the first attack against the kingdom of Dakshina Kosala in the Mahanadi valley.

About Judgeship

The Judgeship of Chatra was established on 16th June 2001 and inaugurated by Mr. Justice V. K. Gupta, the then Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, with Sri G. K. Verma serving as its first District & Sessions[...]

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Hon'ble The Chief Justice Hon'ble The Chief Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak

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Administrative Judge Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Kumar

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Principal District and Sessions Judge Shri Shambhu Lal Shaw

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