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Cabinet Clears Jammu And Kashmir High Court Bench For Ladakh
The Union Cabinet decided to open a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh.
A bench is a place where judges can hear legal cases.
Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision on Thursday.
He said it will make justice easier to reach for people in remote areas.
People may spend less time traveling to access legal services.
The decision applies to Ladakh, a Union Territory.
Shah also said the government wants to support Ladakh’s development.
He said the government will continue working to protect constitutional safeguards.
The Union Cabinet decided to establish a Jammu and Kashmir High Court bench in Ladakh.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision on Thursday in a message posted on X.
The bench is intended to improve access to justice for people living in remote parts of Ladakh.
The government said the move will reduce the time needed to obtain legal services.
Amit Shah said the government remains committed to Ladakh’s development and constitutional safeguards.
- Who
- The Union Cabinet, with the decision announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
- What
- A bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court will be established in Ladakh.
- Where
- Ladakh, the Union Territory.
- When
- The decision was announced on Thursday.
- Why
- To improve access to justice for residents of remote areas and reduce the time needed to obtain legal services.
Key facts
- Decision
- The Union Cabinet decided to set up a Jammu and Kashmir High Court bench in Ladakh.
- Announced by
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Announcement platform
- A message posted on X.
- Expected benefit
- Improved access to justice for citizens in remote areas of Ladakh.
- Stated effect
- Reduced time required to access entitled legal services.
- Government commitment
- All-round development of Ladakh and constitutional safeguards.
Quotes
Amit Shah
Indian Home Minister and Union Minister of Home Affairs
“The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to.”
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