Parliamentary committee recommends regional Supreme Court benches and a separate High Court for Nagaland, Union Law Ministry accepts, but apex court remains opposed.

The Indian government has accepted the recommendation of a parliamentary committee to establish regional benches of the Supreme Court. The committee's report highlights the need for regional benches as a means to improve access to justice, which is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. The report also notes that the demand for regional benches has merit, as the state of Nagaland currently lacks its own High Court and is under the jurisdiction of the Gauhati High Court.

February 07, 2024
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