New Delhi, Mar 30 Observing that judicial infrastructure in Kargil holds deeper significance, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the establishment of a district court in the town reassures citizens that the constitution does not recede with the mountains and justice remains accessible to all.
Speaking at the inauguration event of the new District Court Complex in Kargil on Sunday, CJI Surya Kant said that for a person living in Ladakh, reaching a courtroom is often a journey of great effort and patience due to the tough geography.
"It is precisely for this reason that judicial infrastructure in Kargil carries a deeper meaning. A court here is not merely a place of adjudication. It is a reassurance that the Constitution does not recede where the terrain becomes difficult; and that justice, even here, will remain present, accessible, and alive," he said.
CJI Surya Kant said the new court complex would be a reassurance that the law will not remain out of reach just because the terrain is unforgiving.
"I believe this new District Court Complex will become such an oasis. A place where those who feel unheard can come and be heard. Where those who feel burdened can find resolution. Where those who arrive with uncertainty can leave with clarity and hope," CJI said.
Remembering the historical importance of the region, the CJI asserted that it is important that Kargil does not just remain a place of remembrance but be strengthened in times of peace.
"Through institutions such as the one we inaugurate today, we reaffirm that the same nation which honours sacrifice will also stand steadfast in serving its people, with dignity, continuity, and justice," he said.
Praising the judicial officers and staff working in the region, he said they work under very challenging conditions, staying far from their families in a harsh climate.
"Judicial officers and staff serve here under conditions that are not easy, far from families, in a challenging climate, yet carrying the responsibility of upholding the law. Their work deserves not only recognition, but the full support of infrastructure that enables them to serve with efficiency, dignity, and care," he said.
The CJI also hoped that every lawyer and litigant who enters the new complex could feel that the law stands with them.
"They should see in it a reflection of the state's commitment, that justice will not remain distant, that it will not remain delayed, and that it will not remain inaccessible," he said.
