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Chief Justice of India Opens Historic Ladakh High Court Bench in Leh
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:35 PM
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The Chief Justice of India inaugurated a new bench of the High Court in Leh, marking a historic step for Ladakh’s judicial infrastructure, the Lieutenant Governor said.
During a ceremony in Leh, the Chief Justice of India formally opened the newly created Ladakh bench of the High Court. The event was attended by senior judicial officials and the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory, who highlighted the significance of the occasion.
The inauguration represents the first time a High Court bench has been established in Ladakh, aiming to bring the higher judiciary closer to the people of this remote region. By providing a local venue for hearing cases, the bench is expected to reduce the need for litigants to travel long distances for court proceedings.
The Lieutenant Governor described the opening as a historic milestone for Ladakh, emphasizing that it will strengthen the rule of law and improve access to justice for residents across the Union Territory.
The inauguration represents the first time a High Court bench has been established in Ladakh, aiming to bring the higher judiciary closer to the people of this remote region. By providing a local venue for hearing cases, the bench is expected to reduce the need for litigants to travel long distances for court proceedings.
The Lieutenant Governor described the opening as a historic milestone for Ladakh, emphasizing that it will strengthen the rule of law and improve access to justice for residents across the Union Territory.