JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir has welcomed the decision of central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish a High Court Bench in Ladakh, describing it as a significant step towards ensuring justice at the doorstep to the people of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
In a press statement issued today Adv. Parimoksh Seth, State Spokesperson BJP J&K said that the move reflects the commitment of the Modi Government towards strengthening access to justice and ensuring that the people of Ladakh do not have to face unnecessary hardships in travelling long distances for judicial matters.
Earlier matters pertaining to Leh were filed and heard at Jammu wing and matters pertaining to Kargil were filed and heard by Srinagar wing of High Court of J&K and Ladakh. Establishment of a High Court Bench in Ladakh is a landmark step towards bringing the justice delivery system closer to the people. It is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of responsive, accessible and people-centric governance seth said.
Seth further said that the initiative will particularly benefit residents of remote and far-flung areas of Union Territory of Ladakh, including litigants, advocates and families who otherwise have to travel considerable distances in connection with court proceedings as more than 500 cases pertaining to UT of Ladakh are pending adjudication before Jammu as well as Srinagar bench of High court.
Adv. Parimoksh further said that the BJP welcomes the move wholeheartedly and appreciates the efforts of the Modi Government for addressing the long-standing aspirations of the people of Ladakh. The establishment of a High Court Bench is not merely an administrative decision; it is a step towards empowering citizens by making justice more accessible, affordable and convenient Seth added.
The BJP J&K expressed confidence that the initiative would further strengthen the judicial infrastructure in Ladakh and contribute to the overall development and empowerment of the region as new High court building along with new judicial infrastructure will be built in Ladakh which will benefit the people of UT of Ladakh.


