Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 13: The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli today inaugurated the newly constructed court complex at Handwara in district Kupwara in the presence of Administrative Judge for District Kupwara, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi.
Registrar General J&K High Court, M K Sharma, Principal and District Sessions Judge Kupwara, Manjeet Singh Manhas, DIG North Maqsood Ul Zaman, DC Kupwara Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Additional Session Judge Handwara, Mansoor Ahmad Lone; SSP Handwara, Chaudhary Mushtaq, officers from Judiciary/District Administration Kupwara, members of the Bar Association and representatives from the legal fraternity were also present on the occasion.
The state-of-the-art court complex has been completed at a cost of Rs 1273.81 lakh. The project represents a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure in the region. The two-story building, designed to provide a modern and efficient working environment, features spacious courtrooms, administrative offices, and dedicated facilities for judicial officers, advocates, litigants, and court staff.
On the occasion, the Chief Justice inspected various sections of the court complex including court rooms, e-court room, record room, staff rooms and others.
Principal District and Sessions Judge Kupwara Manjeet Singh Manhas, delivered the welcome address, which was followed by the Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, who stated that the inauguration marks a significant step forward in eliminating geographical barriers to justice. She emphasized that it ensures the justice system remains accessible, transparent, and fair for all citizens, regardless of their location.
Chief Justice Arun Palli, in his address, emphasized that the newly constructed court complex is more than a physical structure, symbolizing the judiciary’s unwavering commitment to accessible and fair justice for all. He highlighted the role of modern infrastructure in expediting case proceedings, reducing delays and strengthening the rule of law, while extending gratitude to the architects, engineers and local administration for their efforts in bringing the project to fruition.
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