Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, opposes move to establish High Court’s Circuit Bench at Mangaluru
The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, has opposed the establishment of a High Court Circuit Bench in Mangaluru, calling the proposal premature and lacking empirical support. They argue that the move has not been properly consulted with stakeholders and could dilute the High Court's significance. The association urges the Chief Justice to reject the proposal and consult affected bar associations before making any decisions.
- ▪The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, has written to the Chief Justice opposing the proposed Circuit Bench in Mangaluru.
- ▪The association claims the move lacks empirical basis and proper consultation with stakeholders.
- ▪They argue that establishing a Bench for only three coastal districts is neither justified nor economically prudent.
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The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru (AAB), has written to Vibhu Bakhru, Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka, opposing the State government’s proposed move to establish a Circuit Bench of the High Court at Mangaluru for coastal districts, while terming the move “premature” and lacking any empirical basis.In its letter dated Monday, AAB stated that reports in a section of the media indicate that the State government is considering allotment of land for setting up a Bench of the High Court at Mangaluru to cater to the coastal districts.The letter has been signed by AAB president Vivek Subba Reddy, general secretary H.V.
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