The High Court stands on the south bank of the Musi. This is one of the finest buildings in the city, built in red and white stone in Saracenic style, by Nizam VII. The plan of the High Court was drawn up by Shankar Lal of Jaipur and the local engineer who executed the design was Mehar Ii Fazil. The construction started on 15th April 1915 and was completed on 31st March 1919.

On 20th April 1920 the High Court building was inaugurated by Nizam VII. It is interesting to note that while digging the foundation for the High Court, ruins of the Qutb Shahi palaces namely Hina Mahal and Nadi Mahal were unearthed. The High Court looks particularly beautiful and impressive from the Naya Pul bridge at sunset.

A silver model of the High Court with a silver key was presented to the Nizam by the judiciary during the silver jubilee celebrations in 1937. The facsimile of the building was perfectly carved in a thick sheet of silver weighing about 100 kg. The model is now in the Purani Haveli museum.