Praises efforts to promote women’s cricket
SRINAGAR: Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (A), High Court of J&K and Ladakh today visited the new site of the High Court at Rakh-i-Gund Aksha, Bemina, here to oversee the progress in the construction of new High Court Complex, being constructed at the cost of Rs. 900 Crores (Approx.).
Sajad Naqeeb, Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) Srinagar briefed Justice Tashi about the complete project and the construction raised so far. Justice Tashi expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far.
The new Court Complex, spread over 500 kanals of land, will house modern courtrooms, judges’ chambers, and state-of-the-art facilities for litigants and lawyers.
Chief Justice (A) emphasized the importance of providing a conducive environment for the administration of justice and praised the efforts of the architects, engineers, and contractors involved in the project.
Justice Tashi further stated that this project will meet the twin objectives of decongesting the Srinagar city while strengthening the judicial infrastructure which will house diverse legal facilities at one place.Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General, M.K. Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, Executive Engineer, PW R&B, Srinagar and the Project Manager of the Construction Company were also present on the occasion.
Justice Tashi also issued on the spot instructions to the executing agency to expedite the execution of the project and ensure its completion within the timeline.
Meanwhile, at Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Justice Tashi Rabstan commended the women’s cricket, saying it provides much-needed exposure to them in the region.
Justice Tashi, speaking during the final match of the Kashmir Women’s Cricket League at Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, said, “It is a pleasure for me to be part of this significant event. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the organisers, officials and the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association for their efforts in promoting women’s cricket in the valley.”
He said women in Kashmir have long been deprived of opportunities to showcase their talents. However, events like these, organised by the army, provide a vital platform for young women to compete and display their skills, Justice Tashi said.
The Chief Justice hailed the “tremendous potential and talent” among the players. “I wish them all the best in their future endeavours and look forward to seeing many more tournaments dedicated to the women of Jammu and Kashmir,” he added
