Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru
To facilitate the establishment of the bench, the state govt has already identified 50,000sqft of space at the old DC’s Office in Mangaluru for court infrastructure, along with residential facilities for judges.
D’Souza told reporters that the Karnataka govt had been prioritising several development projects in Mangaluru. He said the proposal for a high court circuit bench was also expected to receive attention when the state cabinet meets in Mangaluru to discuss issues related to the overall development of the coastal region. Mangaluru: The demand for a high court circuit bench in Mangaluru gained momentum after Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru assured a delegation that a dedicated committee would be formed to take the necessary steps. The assurance was given during a meeting in Bengaluru with a delegation of the Coastal High Court Bench Action Committee led by MLC Ivan D’Souza Friday.