Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Kolhapur High Court Bench Opens After Decades of Struggle
The Bombay High Court opened a new branch in Kolhapur, making it easier for people to get legal help.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) attended the opening.
He praised the government for building it quickly, fulfilling a long-held wish.
The new court will serve six nearby districts, saving people a long trip to Mumbai.
The CJI believes that the new branch will help everyone get fair social and economic justice.
The Maharashtra government is also working on a new law to keep lawyers safe.
CJI Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court circuit bench in Kolhapur.
The bench will serve six districts: Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.
The bench opening fulfills a 40-45 year dream for lawyers and citizens.
The CJI praised the Maharashtra government for its rapid infrastructure development.
The CM announced that the government will bring a law to ensure the safety of advocates.
- Who
- CJI B.R. Gavai, CM Devendra Fadnavis and other officials.
- What
- Inauguration of Bombay High Court circuit bench in Kolhapur.
- When
- Inauguration on Sunday, with operations starting Monday.
- Where
- Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide easier access to justice for residents and reduce travel demands.
Government Action
Criticism of government
Judicial Infrastructure
Government Action
The Maharashtra government is supportive of judicial infrastructure
Criticism of government
The Maharashtra government was lagging in ensuring proper judicial infrastructure.
- Event
- Inauguration of Kolhapur Circuit Bench
- Location
- Kolhapur, Maharashtra
- Inaugurated by
- CJI B.R. Gavai
- Bench jurisdiction
- Six districts
- Operational Start Date
- August 18
