Territorial Jurisdiction of Police Stations Under Alipore Court: A Practical Guide
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Introduction
The Alipore Court in South 24 Parganas is one of the most significant judicial forums in West Bengal, dealing with civil and criminal matters from South Kolkata and adjoining areas. Understanding territorial jurisdiction is essential for determining where a case should be filed, as a mistake can lead to procedural delays or dismissal.
Jurisdiction is divided across Civil Judge (Senior Division), Civil Judge (Junior Division), and Criminal Courts, each exercising authority over specific police station areas.
Civil Jurisdiction: Civil Judge (Senior Division), Alipore
| Court No. | Jurisdiction Areas |
|---|---|
| 1st Court | Alipore, New Alipore, Chetla |
| 2nd Court | Ballygunge, Kareya |
| 3rd Court | Metiabruz, Regent Park, Nadial, Rabindranagar, Bansdroni |
| 4th Court | Bhowanipore, Kalighat, Tiljala |
| 5th Court | Ekbalpur, Jadavpur, Kasba, Purba Jadavpur, Garfa |
| 6th Court | Budge Budge, Garden Reach, Taratala, Watgunge, Nodakhali |
| 7th Court | Behala, Thakurpukur, Bhangore, Maheshtala, Cossipore, KLC, Haridevpur, Parnasree |
| 8th Court | Tollygunge, Charu Market, South Port |
| 9th Court | Gosaba, Lake, Sundarban Coastal |
| 10th Court | Bishnupur, Gariahat |
Civil Jurisdiction: Civil Judge (Junior Division), Alipore
| Court No. | Jurisdiction Areas |
|---|---|
| 1st Court | Tiljala, Kasba, Jadavpur, Regent Park, Purba Jadavpur, Garfa, Bansdroni |
| 2nd Court | Alipore, New Alipore, Ballygunge, Gariahat, Kareya, Chetla |
| 3rd Court | Tollygunge, Charu Market, Lake, South Port, Metiabruz, Nadial |
| 4th Court | Bhowanipore, Kalighat, Gosaba, Sundarban Coastal |
| 5th Court | Thakurpukur, Behala, Garden Reach, Watgunge, Haridevpur, Parnasree |
| 6th Court | Bhangore, Bishnupur, Budge Budge, Ekbalpur, Cossipore, Maheshtala, Nodakhali, Leather Complex |
Criminal Jurisdiction under Alipore Court
Alipore Criminal Court (Kolkata Police)
Areas Covered: Kareya, Bhowanipore, Ballygunge, Gariahat, Lake Market, Alipore, Taratala, Ekbalpur, Watgunge, South Port, Tollygunge, Garden Reach, New Alipore, Kalighat, Chetla.
Alipore Criminal Court (West Bengal Police)
Areas Covered: Nodakhali, Maheshtala, Budge Budge, Bishnupur.
Executive Magistrate Courts, Alipore
| Court | Jurisdiction Areas |
|---|---|
| 1st Court | Alipore, Chetla, New Alipore, Kareya, Ballygunge, Gariahat, Tollygunge, Charu Market, Lake, Bhowanipore, Kalighat, Garden Reach, Taratala, Watgunge, Ekbalpur, South Port |
| 2nd Court | Behala, Thakurpukur, Metiabruz, Nadial, Rabindranagar, Tiljala, Jadavpur, Purba Jadavpur, Kasba, Regent Park, Maheshtala, Bishnupur, Nodakhali, Budge Budge |
Other Relevant Courts (For Reference)
| Court | Jurisdiction Areas |
|---|---|
| Sealdah | Entally, Narkeldanga, Manicktala, Tangra, Beliaghata, Beniapukur, Topsia, Tala, Sinthee, Ultadanga, Ballygunge, GRP |
| Baruipur | Canning, Baruipur, Joynagar, Basanti, Sonarpur, Kultali, Bhangore |
| Diamond Harbour | Diamond Harbour, Falta, Kulpi, Mograhat, Mandirbazar, Usthi, Ramnagar, Mathurapur, Raidighi |
| Kakdwip | Kakdwip, Patharpratima, Sagar, Namkhana |
Conclusion
Understanding these jurisdictional divisions is essential for litigants and practitioners to ensure procedural compliance and avoid unnecessary objections. Identifying the correct court based on police station jurisdiction facilitates efficient adjudication and timely resolution of disputes.
Advocate Prithwish Ganguli
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