Ladakh to get a bench of J&K High Court

Ladakh will get a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court after the Union Cabinet’s decision on Thursday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision, saying it will “significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of the Union Territory”.

“The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to,” Shah said in a message posted on X.