Chief Justice e-inaugurates Munsiff
Court Complex, Ukhral
RAMBAN, APRIL
3: In a significant development aimed at
enhancing access to justice and improving the legal infrastructure in Jammu and
Kashmir, the newly built Munsiff Court Complex, Ukhral in district Ramban, was
today virtually inaugurated by Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir
and Ladakh, Tashi Ranstan, in presence of Justice Puneet Gupta, Administrative
Judge for Ramban district.
Deepak Sethi,
Principal District and Sessions Judge, Ramban, Anjana Rajput, Chief Judicial
Magistrate, Ramban, Priyanka Mahajan, Secretary, DLSA Ramban, Suraj Singh
Parihar, Bar President Ramban, Tehsildar Ukhral, Nasir Javaid besides officers
and officials from High Court of J&K
and Ladakh, district Judiciary, district administration and district Police,
Ramban were present in the ceremony.
Deepak Sethi,
Principal District & Sessions Judge, in his welcome address, expressed
optimism regarding the positive impact this new facility will create in terms
of reducing delays in case processing. He said that this step was not just the
opening of a new court building but enhancement of our judicial system, a
commitment to justice and a promise to uphold the rule of law.
In his inaugural
address, the Chief Justice emphasized the importance of expanding the judicial
facilities across the region. He stated that this is a momentous occasion that
will significantly improve the accessibility of justice for the people of
Ukhral, which is a rural and far-flung area.
He also remembered
the Former Chief Justice of India, T.S. Thakur and named the construction of
this Court building as his dream project. He stated that with establishment of
this court, we are taking a crucial step towards ensuring that the legal needs
of our citizens are met efficiently and fairly.
Amarjeet Singh, Bar
President, Munsiff Court Ukhral, emphasized that the new Court building will
play a vital role in expediting the delivery of justice, especially for the
people residing in the Ukhral area and surrounding villages. He also
appreciated the role of Former Chief Justice of India, T.S. Thakur who had laid
down the foundation stone for the building.
Manzar Muneer,
Munsiff, Ukhral presented vote of thanks.