Bombay High Court (Heritage Building) Mumbai
About
One of the finest Gothic Revival buildings in India, the Bombay High Court's soaring spires and ornate facade dominate the western edge of Oval Maidan. A living heritage building still in use as a court.
Basic Information
Timings
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from Churchgate station, opposite Oval Maidan
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Hutatma Chowk (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.5 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Bombay High Court (Heritage Building)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Bombay High Court (Heritage Building)
History
Designed by Colonel James Augustus Fuller and completed in 1878. The building's Early English Gothic style was intended to rival the finest buildings in England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open for external viewing
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
One of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1862
The building took over 7 years to construct
The statue of Justice on the building is blindfolded but holds a scale without a sword
Best viewed from Oval Maidan across the road
The building is a functioning court, entry for non-legal purposes may be restricted
Combine with Rajabai Tower and University campus viewing
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