District Court Sambalpur

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

History of Sambalpur Judgeship

Sambalpur is known as the “Heart of Western Odisha” The history of Sambalpur is enriched with glorious heritage, culture, and tradition. The presence of the Judiciary in Sambalpur dates back to a very early period, which can be traced through the historical evolution of the region.

At the beginning of the 20th Century, the Bengal Presidency was a vast province comprising the present states of Assam, Bihar, and Odisha. In the year 1910, the Manbhum–Sambalpur Judgeship & Sessions Divisionwas established consisting of the districts of Manbhum, Singhbhum, and Sambalpur with its headquarters at Purulia in Bihar under the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court. During that period, the District & Sessions Judge used to visit Sambalpur once every fortnight for holding Circuit Court.

On 09-02-1916, the Patna High Court was established and Odisha was brought under its jurisdiction. The Court room of the District Magistrate at Sambalpur was opened during the year 1924-25, when F.C. King was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Sambalpur.

After the formation of a separate State of Orissa in the year 1936, a new Judgeship namely District & Sessions Judge, Cuttack–Sambalpur came into existence with its headquarters at Cuttack under the[...]