Leh: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated the Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Leh. The opening advances accessible justice for residents, especially those living in remote communities.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena described the inauguration as a landmark achievement that fulfilled a long-standing demand for a court closer to the local population. In a social media post following the event, Saxena expressed deep gratitude to the Chief Justice of India for presiding over the opening at the High Court Complex in Melangthong, Leh, alongside other dignitaries.
Saxena noted that the new Bench and successive visits by the Chief Justice of India to the Union Territory within a span of six months reflected a strong commitment to ensuring justice for all. He also acknowledged the central leadership for consistently guiding Ladakh toward prosperity and inclusive development.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Supreme Court Justices M M Sundresh, P S Narasimha, N Kotiswar Singh, and Arun Palli. Also present were Attorney General for India R Venkataramani, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Pushpendra Singh Bhati, and various other judicial officials.
The establishment of the Ladakh Bench brings the High Court directly into the region, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh's ongoing institutional development and expanding legal access for its citizens.