Sir Courtney Terrell (1881—17 May 1938) was a British Indian Judge and former Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
He became the Judge of the Calcutta High Court thereafter on 31 March 1928, he was transferred as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court, stayed in the post for ten years almost until his death.
[1][2] Sir Courtney Terrell was known and respected for his legal decisions and his love of the Indian people.
Terrell visited Japan during his judgeship.
His son Richard Terrell wrote a book The Chief Justice describing his life in British India.