Delhi High Court judges inaugurate renovated common bar room in Rohini Court
New Delhi, July 22
The Delhi High Court judges inaugurated the renovated Common Bar Room and Canteen in the Lawyers' Chambers Block in the Rohini District Court Complex.
Justice Sanjeev Narula, Chairman, Portfolio Committee, inaugurated the renovated common Bar Room and Canteen. This occasion was graced by Justice Mini Pushkarna, Justice Amit Mahajan and Justice Tejas Karia, the Members of the Portfolio Committee.
During the program, Principal District and Sessions Judge (North-West District) Nisha Saxena, Principal District & Sessions Judge (North District) Prem Kumar Bhardwaj and other judges and a large gathering of advocates were present.
Advocate Pardeep Khatri, Secretary, Rohini Bar Association, highlighted the Association's continuous efforts for strengthening infrastructure and enhancing facilities for advocates. He stated that the renovation of the canteen and the Common Bar Room reflects the Executive Committee's commitment to the welfare of the legal fraternity and expressed gratitude to the Judges and all those who supported the initiative.
Advocate Rajiv Tehlan, President of the Association, thanked the Judges, the District Judiciary, and the members of the Bar for their continued support.
Advocate Khatri said that the common bar room has facilities necessary for lawyers. It will help them to take rest and to discuss during the day. The canteen will be useful for lawyers as it is situated at the lawyers' chambers.
Rohini District Court deals with criminal, civil and other matters originating from two districts, namely North and North West Delhi. Earlier, the North District was part of Tis Hazari Court.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but honestly, the real issue is the overwhelming backlog of cases and lack of courtrooms. A new canteen won't speed up justice delivery. Our judicial system needs systemic reforms, not just renovated break rooms. 🤷♀️
As someone who follows Indian legal news from abroad, this seems like a step in the right direction for lawyer welfare. In many jurisdictions, bar rooms are central to networking and informal case discussions. India's legal infrastructure is improving, but still miles behind what lawyers in New York or London enjoy. Baby steps, I suppose.
I remember when Rohini Court was just a few rooms in a temporary building. Now they have a renovated bar room and canteen! Delhi's judicial infrastructure has come a long way. Still, the real need is more judges and faster disposal of cases. My case has been pending for 4 years already. 😩
Nice gesture by the judges to personally inaugurate it. But I hope the canteen serves good quality food at reasonable prices. Many court canteens overcharge for basic chai and samosas. Hope the Bar Association keeps a check on that. 🙏
Having practiced in Tis Hazari for years before the Rohini shift, I can say this is a welcome change. The bar room culture in Delhi courts is unique - it's where young lawyers learn from seniors over chai. Good infrastructure fosters better professional camaraderie. But more importantly, we need more court staff to reduce the administrative burden on lawyers.
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