KATHUA: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, today inaugurated newly constructed Court Complex at Hiranagar in a solemn ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Administrative Judge for District Kathua.

MK Sharma, Registrar General High Court; Rajeev Gupta Registrar Vigilance; Jatinder Singh Jamwal, Principal District and Sessions Judge Kathua; Viijay Kumar Sharma, MLA Hiranagar; Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Kathua; Shiv Kumar Sharma DIG J-K-S Range; Mohita Sharma SSP Kathua and other officers were also present on the occasion.

In his address, the Chief Justice congratulated all stakeholders associated with the completion of the project and stated that creation of such infrastructure is part of sustained efforts to take justice closer to the people. He observed that while infrastructure facilitates access to justice, its effective delivery depends upon the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders in the justice delivery system.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar expressed satisfaction at witnessing the steady progression of judicial infrastructure in the district, recalling the commencement of the Kathua Court Complex, the residential complex for judicial officers and now the dedication of the Hiranagar Court Complex.

Addressing the gathering Justice Rajnesh Oswal described the occasion as momentous and expressed hope that the newly created court infrastructure would adequately serve the needs of litigants and the judiciary for years to come. He emphasized collective responsibility in preserving and maintaining the facility.

Earlier, Jatinder Singh Jamwal, Principal District and Sessions Judge Kathua, in his address, welcomed the Chief Justice and other dignitaries. Advocate Naresh Gupta, President Bar Association Hiranagar, in his address, thanked Judges of High Court for ensuring timely completion of the new Court complex project and made a prayer for upgradation of the Court to the level of Senior Civil Judge as also for creation of additional Sessions Court.

Among others, Umesh Sharma, Registrar IT High Court; Faizan-i-Nazar, CPC e-Courts; Y.C. Katoch President of Bar Associations Kathua; besides Judicial Officers, members of the bar association, judicial staff and para-legal volunteers were also present. On the occasion, dignitaries were presented with souvenirs and saplings as a symbolic gesture and token of gratitude.

The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Munsiff Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Hiranagar, LakshayBadyal. Urvashi Raina Sub-Judge, Secretary, DLSA Kathua, conducted the proceedings.

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