Cabinet approves High Court bench of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh

In a tweet, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the decision reflects the Centre's commitment to Ladakh's development and constitutional safeguards.

In Short

• Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on X
• The move targets better legal access for Ladakh's remote communities
• Residents are expected to spend less time reaching entitled legal services

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

Shah announced the Cabinet decision in a post on X, saying the move would significantly improve access to justice for people living in remote and far-flung areas of Ladakh.

“The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh,” Shah said.

He added that the new bench would reduce the time required for residents of remote areas of Ladakh to access the legal services they are entitled to.

The Home Minister said the government remained committed to the all-round development of Ladakh and ensuring constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory.

(It is a developing story. It will be updated further)

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With inputs from ANI