Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was given a traditional welcome in Ladakh on Friday, with top administrative officials and representatives of various local tribes participating in the reception. He was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour, followed by a traditional welcome showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh. CJI arrived in Ladakh where he has to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure.
Officials said the CJI was briefed about the region’s tribal diversity and was given a guard of honour on arrival.During the visit, Justice Kant is scheduled to inaugurate a court complex at Melong Thang in Leh and attend a legal camp at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra.He will later travel to Kargil to inaugurate the Kargil court complex as part of his official tour. He is also expected to visit rural areas of Ladakh.
Upon his arrival, CJI was accorded a warm reception by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli, along with other Judges of the High Court.
The reception was also attended by senior dignitaries, including the Chief Secretary of Ladakh, the Director General of Police, Ladakh, General Officer Commanding 14 Corps, Registrar General, and senior officers from the civil administration, judiciary, Army, and police.CJI also interacted with the Lieutenant Governor, HC Judges, and senior district officials of Leh.
During the visit, CJI is scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed District Court Complexes at Leh and Kargil, along with the office of the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, which will ensure enhanced access to justice with state-of-the-art facilities.A Mega Legal Services Camp and Awareness Programme is also being organised as part of the visit, aimed at enhancing legal awareness and outreach among the local population.
This visit is also a sequel to the North Zone conference held in July, 2025 at SKICC, Srinagar, on the theme “Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel & Tribals: Bridging the Gaps”. In this regard, His Lordship shall be interacting with Army personnel to further strengthen institutional engagement and address their legal concerns.
The visit marks a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and promoting access to justice in the remote and challenging terrains of Ladakh. It underscores the continued commitment of the judiciary to ensure inclusive and effective justice delivery across all regions.
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