Leh gets its first public green space at Choglamsar
The Leh city of Ladakh on Monday received its first public green space with the inauguration of the restored and redeveloped Choglamsar Protected Forest, on the banks of the River Indus.
Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, was on Friday accorded a warm reception upon his arrival in Leh by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, along with senior judicial, civil and security officials.
The visit is expected to provide a significant boost to judicial infrastructure in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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The Chief Justice is scheduled to inaugurate key legal facilities in Leh and Kargil and engage with local stakeholders, including defence personnel, to strengthen access to justice and legal awareness in the region’s challenging terrain.
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The reception was also attended by senior dignitaries, including the Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Director General of Police, General Officer Commanding 14 Corps, Registrar General and senior officers from the civil administration, judiciary, Army and police.
The Chief Justice of India was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour, followed by a traditional welcome showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh. Thereafter, he interacted with the Lieutenant Governor, judges and senior district officials of Leh.
During the visit, the CJI is scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed District Court complexes at Leh and Kargil, along with the office of the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, aimed at ensuring enhanced access to justice through state-of-the-art facilities.
A Mega Legal Services Camp and Awareness Programme is also being organised as part of the visit to enhance legal awareness and outreach among the local population.
This visit follows the North Zone Conference held in July last year in Srinagar on the theme, “Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel & Tribals: Bridging the Gaps.” In this context, the CJI will also interact with Army personnel to further strengthen institutional engagement and address their legal concerns.
The visit marks a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and promoting access to justice in the remote and challenging terrains of Ladakh. It underscores the judiciary’s continued commitment to ensuring inclusive and effective justice delivery across all regions.
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