In a significant development for the judicial infrastructure of Haryana, the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, is scheduled to inaugurate new judicial courts in the recently formed subdivisions of Barwala and Narnaund. The inauguration ceremony is set for January 10 under the Hisar Sessions Division.
A State-Level Event with High Dignity
The occasion has been accorded high importance, with the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court formally requesting the Haryana government to declare it a state function. In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretary, the Registrar General emphasized that all necessary arrangements must be made by the state government, reflecting the event's dignity and significance. The communication, issued on the directions of the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, also asks for the high court to be kept informed about all preparatory steps for the program.
Local legal bodies have welcomed this move. Dinesh Singh Saini, President of the Barwala Bar Association, expressed gratitude towards Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, the judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and the district judiciary for their initiative in establishing these much-needed courts.
Addressing Immediate Needs of the Bar
However, alongside the inauguration, the local bar has highlighted an urgent requirement for basic facilities. Advocate Naveen Rajli pointed out that since the court's shift to Barwala, approximately 200 advocates commute daily, but there are no permanent or temporary sitting arrangements or chambers available. This situation causes significant inconvenience to both lawyers and litigants.
Currently, judicial work is being conducted from the SDM office. A delegation from the Barwala Bar Association has met the Deputy Commissioner with a proposal. They have requested permission to use vacant land belonging to the Market Committee, situated opposite the Barwala grain market and roughly 200 metres from the court premises, to construct temporary chambers. These structures could be easily removed later. Granting this permission would ensure minimum essential facilities for advocates until the construction of the new, permanent judicial complex is completed.
Foundation Stone for Advocate Chambers in Hisar
In a related development for the region's legal infrastructure, the Chief Justice of India will also lay the foundation stone for a new block of advocate chambers in Hisar. Sandeep Boora, President of the Hisar Bar Association, confirmed that Justice Surya Kant will lay the foundation for 316 proposed advocate chambers.
An appointment for this ceremony has been sought for either January 9 or 10, with the final program to be decided accordingly. Boora added that the draw of lots for allocating these 316 chambers among 632 advocates has already been conducted. The actual construction work on the chambers will begin immediately after the foundation stone-laying ceremony.
The dual events of January 10 mark a substantial step in enhancing judicial access and infrastructure in the Hisar region, addressing both immediate operational needs and long-term development for the legal community and the public.
