KATHUA: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Tashi Rabstan, today inaugurated the Judicial Enclave, comprising five well furnished apartments for Judicial Officers, at District Court Complex, Kathua in presence of Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Administrative Judge, Kathua district. Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General, High Court; MK Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice; Amit Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority and Judicial Officers posted at District Headquarters Kathua were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Justice highlighted the significance of having dignified residences for the Judicial Officers nearer to the Court Complex. He emphasised early completion of the under construction Court Complex at Kathua and other Court Buildings in the district so that the Courts, which are presently functioning in the buildings with grossly insufficient and inadequate space and facilities, can be shifted there. The same would be beneficial for all the stakeholders paving the way for smooth and speedy dispensation of Justice.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal also expressed happiness at the completion of the Judicial Enclave and appreciated the pioneering efforts made by the Chief Justice in this regard. In his welcome address, Jatinder Singh Jamwal, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kathua welcomed Chief Justice, Administrative Judge and all other dignitaries which included Officers of the High Court Registry, the Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Senior Superintendent of Police Kathua.
He presented a brief overview of Judicial Enclave and other infrastructural projects coming up in the district. Pravin Pandoh, Additional District Judge Kathua, presented vote of thanks. He thanked all the dignitaries present on the occasion and made a special mention of Parvez Malik and his team for their dedication in timely completion of this project. The proceedings of the event were conducted by Amandeep kour, Special Mobile Magistrate, Kathua.
