Next-Gen Judicial Infrastructure Arrives in Doda as High Court Unveils Modern Bhaderwah Court Complex
BHADERWAH, JUNE 17, 2026 — Legal infrastructure in the Doda district achieved a major modernization upgrade today with the official inauguration of the newly constructed Bhaderwah Court Complex. The landmark facility was unveiled by Sanjeev Kumar Shukla, Acting Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, alongside high-ranking legal figures including Sindhu Sharma and Rahul Bharti, the Administrative Judge for District Doda. The ceremony drew a prominent gathering of judicial officers, legal professionals from the local Bar, civil administration executives, and community leaders. Following the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, the dignitaries conducted a comprehensive inspection of the newly established judicial wings, assessing the advanced facilities custom-designed to streamline operations for litigants, advocates, judicial staff, and presiding officers alike.
During the presidential address, Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar Shukla hailed the state-of-the-art complex as a transformative development for the entire region, reinforcing the philosophy that top-tier physical and technological infrastructure is directly tied to swift, equitable justice delivery. This sentiment was echoed by Sindhu Sharma, who stressed the necessity of maintaining a litigant-friendly environment, and Administrative Judge Rahul Bharti, who noted that modern facilities drastically elevate public confidence and day-to-day administrative efficiency across the Union Territories. Technical perspectives on local impact were shared by Balbir Lal Jaswal, Principal District and Sessions Judge, while Additional District and Sessions Judge Archana Charak delivered the formal vote of thanks. Managed seamlessly by Tabraiz Ahmed, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, the launch of this highly efficient space establishes a new standard for accessible public service and judicial administration across Bhaderwah and its surrounding territories.