Silchar, November 7: Lawyers, students and representatives of various organisations staged a protest in Silchar on Saturday, renewing the long-standing demand for a Gauhati High Court bench in Barak Valley.
The demand dates back to 1972, with lawyers from the region repeatedly seeking the establishment of a bench in Silchar. However, their efforts have so far remained unsuccessful.
The latest phase of the movement began after lawyers of the Silchar District Court submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam, seeking the establishment of a High Court bench in the town.
The campaign, which had largely remained limited to official representations, has now received wider support, with students, cultural activists and representatives of various organisations joining the movement.
On Saturday, protesters first assembled near the statue of freedom fighter Khudiram Bose in Silchar, where they addressed the public and reiterated their demand.
They subsequently marched to the office of the District Magistrate in Cachar and staged a demonstration. A memorandum addressed to the Governor was then submitted through the District Magistrate, urging the state government to establish a Gauhati High Court bench in Silchar without further delay.
The protesters questioned why Barak Valley had not been provided with a High Court bench despite similar facilities being available in neighbouring states. They argued that a bench in Silchar would improve access to justice for people in the region.
