24/08/2026
Today on 24.08.2026, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Chief Justice (A), High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, accompanied by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Dhar, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Anantnag), inaugurated the newly constructed Lawyer’s Chambers at the District Court Complex, Anantnag. The inauguration marks an important step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and providing improved working facilities to the members of the legal fraternity. The newly constructed Lawyers’ Chambers are expected to provide Advocates with a more conducive professional environment and facilitate their interaction with litigants and other stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Chief Justice highlighted the importance of providing adequate and modern infrastructure to members of the Bar and ensuring a conducive working environment for advocates and judicial officers. He underscored the role of a strong and well-equipped judicial infrastructure in facilitating efficient delivery of justice. His lordship stressed upon the young lawyers that the legal profession is not merely a means of earning the livelihood, it is a noble profession which carries with it a great responsibility towards the judiciary, society and the cause of justice. His lordship also highlighted the importance of professional/ legal ethics which must remain at the centre of legal practice and reminded the young lawyers that success in the legal profession is earned through hard work, perseverance and continued learning.
His lordship also emphasized on the vital role of the legal profession in upholding the rule of law and ensuring meaningful access to justice, his Lordship underscored the collective responsibility of the legal fraternity to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity and discipline. His lordship expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated chambers would not only provide improved facilities and a better working environment for members of the Bar but would also strengthen the professional capacity of advocates and contribute towards the efficient, accessible and effective functioning of the justice delivery system.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Dhar, Hon’ble Administrative Judge for District Anantnag, while speaking on the occasion also emphasised the importance of the continuous development and upgradation of court infrastructure for ensuring accessible, efficient and people-oriented justice. He further underscored the need for all stakeholders in the justice delivery system to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. Emphasising that the legal profession plays a vital role in the administration of justice, His Lordship highlighted the importance of maintaining the dignity and decorum of the institution, while ensuring that the interests of litigants and the cause of justice remain paramount. The inauguration of the lawyers’ chambers at District Court Anantnag is expected to provide improved facilities and a dedicated workspace for members of the Bar, thereby strengthening the overall functioning of the court complex.
A welcome address was delivered by Advocate Peer Shafiq, Acting President/Election Commissioner, Bar Association, Anantnag. This was followed by a keynote address by Mr. Tahir Khurshid Raina, Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Judge, Anantnag, highlighting the inauguration of the Lawyers’ Chambers as a significant milestone for the legal fraternity of Anantnag. He emphasized that a lawyer’s chamber is not merely a physical space, but an essential professional facility that provides advocates with a conducive environment for study, consultation, preparation of briefs and meaningful interaction with litigants. Such facilities enable members of the Bar to discharge their professional responsibilities with greater efficiency, dignity and commitment.
The vote of thanks was presented by Advocate Asif Ahmad Koka, extending heartfelt and deepest gratitude to the dignitaries for gracing the occasion. During the visit, Hon’ble the Chief Justice (A), accompanied by Hon’ble the Administrative Judge, also laid the foundation stone for the proposed Munsiff Court Complex at Dooru. The proposed complex is envisaged to further strengthen judicial infrastructure in the area and provide improved facilities to judicial officers, advocates and litigants. After laying the foundation stone the Hon’ble Chief Justice interacted with the members of Bar Association Dooru and members of civil society.
The programme was attended by Mr. M. K. Sharma, Registrar General, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Mr. Tahir Khurshid Raina, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Anantnag, Mr. Khurshid Ul Islam, Registrar Judicial, High Court Wing, Srinagar, Mr. Umesh Sharma, Registrar Computer(I.T), Mr. Jahangir Bakshi, Joint Registrar (Protocol), Mr. Amod Ashok Nagpure, Senior Superintendent of Police, Anantnag, besides Judicial Officers, Officers of the District Administration, members of the Bar Association Anantnag, staff members of the District Judiciary and District Legal Services Authority, and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of District Anantnag.
The occasion reflected the continued commitment of the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and ensuring accessible, efficient and litigant-friendly justice delivery for the people.
