Shivamogga Residents Demand High Court Bench in March
Hundreds take out march in Shivamogga for High Court Bench
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On Saturday, hundreds of residents in Shivamogga, Karnataka, protested for the establishment of a High Court Bench in their city. The demonstration aimed to pressure the government to address their demands for a dedicated court to serve Shivamogga and surrounding districts, opposing a proposed Circuit Bench in Mangaluru.
- 01The march was organized by various organizations and religious mutts, reflecting widespread community support.
- 02Protesters have been staging a dharna at the district court for 13 days, emphasizing the urgency of their demands.
- 03The proposed Circuit Bench in Mangaluru is opposed by residents, who argue it would not provide adequate relief for local litigants.
- 04The march route included significant locations in Shivamogga, culminating at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
- 05Key figures in the protest included local religious leaders and former political representatives.
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On Saturday, a large group of residents in Shivamogga, Karnataka, marched through the city to demand the establishment of a High Court Bench. The protest, which involved hundreds of participants from various organizations and religious mutts, aimed to amplify the ongoing agitation for a dedicated court to serve Shivamogga and its neighboring districts, including Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, and Davanagere. Advocates have been conducting a dharna at the district court for the past 13 days, garnering support from diverse community groups. Protesters strongly oppose the government's proposal to include Shivamogga under a Circuit Bench in Mangaluru, arguing that it would not provide practical relief to litigants in the region. The march started at the district court and passed through key areas such as Mahaveera Circle and Nehru Road before concluding at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Prominent figures in the protest included Bekkina Kalmatha seer Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamy and former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, highlighting the significant local leadership backing the demand for a separate, permanent High Court Bench in Shivamogga.
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The establishment of a High Court Bench in Shivamogga would improve access to justice for local residents.
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