Protest for HC Circuit Bench in Shivamogga receives support from journalists, others
The demand for a High Court Circuit Bench in Shivamogga is gaining support from various groups, including journalists and local organizations. Advocates have been protesting for three days, arguing that the proposed Circuit Bench in Mangaluru does not meet the needs of central Karnataka. The movement emphasizes the importance of establishing a dedicated bench in Shivamogga to serve the surrounding districts.
- ▪Members of the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists joined the protest for a High Court Circuit Bench in Shivamogga.
- ▪Advocates have been protesting for three days at the district court, demanding a dedicated bench.
- ▪The agitation was sparked by a government proposal to set up a Circuit Bench in Mangaluru, which advocates oppose.
- ▪Protesters argue that Shivamogga's unique geographical and legal needs are not addressed by the Mangaluru proposal.
- ▪Prominent local leaders and organizations are participating in the protest to highlight the issue's regional significance.
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The demand for a High Court Circuit Bench in Shivamogga is gaining momentum, with support pouring in from diverse sections of society. On Thursday, members of the Shivamogga district unit of the Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) joined the ongoing protest alongside members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, the street vendors’ association, and several other organisations, all declaring solidarity with the cause.Advocates in Shivamogga have been staging a protest on the premises of the district court for the past three days, pressing the State government to establish a Circuit Bench in the city.
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