Centre gives nod to set up a bench of J&K HC in Ladakh
The Indian government has approved the establishment of a high court bench in Ladakh to improve legal access for remote populations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated this move aligns with the government's commitment to regional development and constitutional safeguards.
Why it matters
This decision addresses long-standing logistical challenges for citizens in the geographically isolated Ladakh region, significantly reducing the time and cost required to access judicial services.
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday decided to set up a bench of high court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh.In a post on X, Union home minister Amit Shah said the government is "fully committed" to the all-round development of Ladakh and claimed that the decision will enhance access to justice to citizens living in remote areas."The Union cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, has decided to set…
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