Bilaspur, 17 December 2025: In a major initiative aimed at augmenting Judicial infrastructure across the State, the Virtual Bhoomi Poojan and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the construction of the Family Court Building at Jashpur and Judges’ Residential Quarters at South Bastar Dantewada and Sukma was held on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramesh Sinha, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, who virtually laid the foundation stone for the projects.
Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble the Chief Justice emphasized that robust Judicial infrastructure forms the backbone of an effective, accessible, and people-centric Justice delivery system. His Lordship observed that the creation of modern Court Complexes equipped with necessary facilities, along with the provision of dignified residential accommodation for Judicial Officers, not only enhances the efficiency of Court administration but also ensures a conducive environment for the impartial and independent discharge of Judicial functions. His Lordship further underscored that such infrastructure initiatives strengthen institutional capacity, improve working conditions for Judicial Officers and Staff, and ultimately contribute to timely Justice delivery. Emphasizing the State’s commitment to balanced regional development, the Hon’ble Chief Justice stated that extending quality Judicial infrastructure to remote and tribal districts reinforces public confidence in the Justice system and upholds the constitutional mandate of equal access to Justice for all citizens.
The event was held in the august virtual presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, Judge, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Portfolio Judge, Civil District–Jashpur, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, Judge, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Portfolio Judge, Civil District–South Bastar Dantewada.
Also were present the Registrar General and the Officers of the Registry, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Judicial Officers, District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Members of Bar Association, Office-bearers and Court personnel from the respective districts.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Shri Rakesh Bihari Ghore, Judge, Family Court, Jashpur. A short video presentation highlighting the proposed Family Court Building at Jashpur and the Judges’ Residential Projects at South Bastar Dantewada and Sukma was also screened, offering an overview of the planned infrastructure.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Shri Santosh Kumar Aditya, Principal District and Sessions Judge, South Bastar Dantewada, who expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Judges, officers, and all stakeholders for their support and coordination in the successful conduct of the ceremony.
The event reaffirmed the High Court of Chhattisgarh’s continued commitment to infrastructure development and the strengthening of the Justice delivery system across the State.
