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Chief Justice Surya Kant to Inaugurate Ladakh Bench of High Court Tomorrow
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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Chief Justice Surya Kant will travel to Ladakh tomorrow to officially open the new bench of the High Court, marking a significant step in extending judicial reach to the region.
Chief Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to visit Ladakh tomorrow for the inauguration of a new bench of the High Court. The ceremony will take place in the Union Territory, signalling a move to bring higher judiciary closer to the remote northern region.
The new bench aims to reduce the travel burden on litigants and lawyers who previously had to journey to Srinagar or Delhi for appellate matters. It is part of an ongoing effort to improve access to justice across India’s diverse geography.
The Chief Justice will be accompanied by senior judges and officials from the Ministry of Law and Justice. The event is expected to attract local legal professionals, government representatives, and media coverage.
The High Court’s presence in Ladakh is anticipated to streamline case management and provide timely adjudication for residents of the region. It also underscores the judiciary’s commitment to inclusive governance.
The new bench aims to reduce the travel burden on litigants and lawyers who previously had to journey to Srinagar or Delhi for appellate matters. It is part of an ongoing effort to improve access to justice across India’s diverse geography.
The Chief Justice will be accompanied by senior judges and officials from the Ministry of Law and Justice. The event is expected to attract local legal professionals, government representatives, and media coverage.
The High Court’s presence in Ladakh is anticipated to streamline case management and provide timely adjudication for residents of the region. It also underscores the judiciary’s commitment to inclusive governance.