Courts in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Mark 79th Independence Day
Regional legal institutions reaffirmed constitutional values through ceremonies featuring military salutes plus community outreach
Overview
- Chief Justice Arun Palli hoisted the national flag at the High Court Complex in Srinagar with sitting judges, registry officers and members of the legal fraternity in attendance.
- Justice Sanjeev Kumar led the Janipur Complex function in Jammu and received a salute from a CRPF contingent.
- District courts in Leh, Kathua, Samba, Bandipora and Anantnag held parallel ceremonies including flag hoisting, national anthem performances and participation by judicial officers and advocates.
- Community engagement was highlighted by sweets distribution, school performances and felicitation of child-welfare and women empowerment participants.
- Speakers recalled the legacy of lawyer-statesmen such as Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar to pledge ongoing commitment to justice, equality and protection of citizens’ rights.