A delegation of the Central Bar Association, Varanasi, recently met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Circuit House to advocate for the construction of an integrated court complex in Varanasi. The delegation, led by association president Prem Prakash Gautam, highlighted the acute shortage of infrastructure in the existing court premises, exacerbated by the growing number of lawyers.
Rising Lawyer Numbers Worsen Space Crunch
Gautam informed the Chief Minister that approximately 750 new advocates joined the Central Bar Association in June alone, intensifying the space shortage. Many lawyers are forced to work in open areas due to the lack of chambers and seating arrangements. The delegation urged the government to develop an integrated judicial complex under its court infrastructure modernization plan, proposing that both the district court and civil court be housed on a single campus.
“There are around 9,500 lawyers in the court, and the proposed integrated court will have about 8,000 chambers, each accommodating two lawyers,” Gautam said.
Demands for Modern Amenities
The association also requested air-conditioned chambers, a modern library, a hospital, an improved canteen, parking facilities, and other essential amenities. They suggested utilizing approximately 25 acres of vacant land near the Central Jail for the project.
“Taking note of our demands, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district magistrate to submit complete land records and a detailed proposal to the state government. He assured the delegation that a model judicial complex equipped with modern facilities would be developed in Varanasi,” added Gautam.
