Karnataka Chief Justice lays foundation stone of new court complex in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a new court building within the existing court complex in Bhatkal.

The programme was jointly organised by the Uttara Kannada District Judiciary, the Public Works Department and the Bhatkal Taluka Bar Association. The event began with traditional rituals, including bhoomi pooja, marking the start of construction work.

The function was presided over by Sachin Shankar Magadum, Judge of the High Court and Administrative Judge for Uttara Kannada district.

High Court judges S.G. Pandit and Anant Ramanath Hegde were also present. District in-charge Minister Mankal Vaidya attended the programme as a special guest.

Among others present were High Court Registrar K.S. Bharat Kumar, District and Sessions Judge Parameshwar Prasanna B, Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya and Superintendent of Police Deepan M N. Office-bearers of the Bhatkal Bar Association and members of the public also attended the event.