Addressing a gathering after laying the muse stone of the advanced in suburban Bandra (East), he emphasised the brand new constructing shouldn't depict an imperial construction and as an alternative be in tune with democratic values imbibed within the Structure.
“Whereas planning courtroom buildings, we focus on the wants of judges, however shouldn't neglect we exist for the wants of residents, the litigants,” CJI Gavai famous.
The CJI, who assumed workplace on Might 14, 2025, mentioned this was his final go to to Maharashtra earlier than demitting the highest judicial put up on November 24, and famous he was glad with the judicial infrastructure in his dwelling state.
“Earlier I used to be reluctant to be a part of this occasion. However now I'm experiencing gratitude that, as a decide who as soon as discharged his duties within the Bombay Excessive Court docket, I'm ending my tenure with laying the muse stone of one of the best courtroom constructing in your complete nation. The judiciary, legislature and govt should work beneath the Structure to supply justice to society,” he maintained.
“This constructing ought to be a temple of justice and never a seven star-hotel,” the CJI emphasised.”As we speak is a momentous second, an necessary milestone in historical past of the Bombay Excessive Court docket,” he acknowledged.CJI Gavai disclosed initially he was reluctant to attend the muse stone laying ceremony, however he modified his thoughts when he was instructed it isn't recognized when a Bombay Excessive Court docket decide will occupy the nation's prime judicial put up once more.
He mentioned when the constructing is accomplished, it is going to be essentially the most iconic construction on the Western Categorical Freeway in Mumbai.
The CJI mentioned he disagreed with the criticism that Maharashtra lags behind in offering infrastructure for the judiciary and identified that in his quick tenure he has laid basis stones or inaugurated a number of judicial buildings within the state.
He insisted the judiciary exists to serve litigants who come to hunt justice.
“Bar and bench are two wheels of the golden chariot of the establishment of justice,” the CJI acknowledged.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in his handle, declared the brand new constructing will complement the prevailing historic construction of the Bombay Excessive Court docket, which since 1862, has been a witness to a number of watershed moments and milestones within the nation's historical past.
He famous the outdated HC constructing in south Mumbai was accomplished with an expenditure of Rs 16,000 and Rs 300 was even saved from the allotted funds.
The CM mentioned he requested well-known architect Hafeez Contractor, who's concerned within the challenge, to make sure the grandeur of the brand new constructing was saved democratic and never imperialistic.
He mentioned authorities authorized officers ought to have good area for his or her places of work within the new sprawling premises.
“We (authorities) are the largest litigants and there ought to be area for (our) authorized officers,” the CM opined.
Fadnavis mentioned he was assured the brand new HC constructing might be AI-enabled and might be accomplished on time.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar famous the muse stone laying ceremony was a historic second and a brand new period within the 150-year-old historical past of Bombay Excessive Court docket.
He knowledgeable that 15-acre land has already been transferred for the challenge and the remaining 15 acres might be handed over by March 2026. The brand new advanced might be unfold throughout 50 lakh sq. ft.
One other Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, expressed confidence the upcoming advanced might be iconic.
He mentioned your complete challenge will price greater than Rs 4,000 crore, however there isn't any dearth of funds for the advanced.
Shinde famous the brand new constructing will complement the prevailing HC construction at Fort in south Mumbai.
