Came to be established on 1st May, 1960 as a result of bifurcation of the former State of Bombay into two States of Maharastra and Gujarat.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sunderlal Trikamlal Desai, as the first Chief Justice; and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. T. Desai, Hon’ble Mr. Justice J. M. Shelat, Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. M. Miabhoy and Hon’ble Mr. Justice V. B. Raju as puisne judges adorned the bench.

The High Court started functioning near Akashwani, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.

The High Court has later shifted to the new building at Sola, Ahmedabad, from 16th January, 1999.