In response to the call of the Cachar District Unit of the High Court Bench Demand Implementation Committee, a significant awareness meeting was held at Arun Kumar Chanda College.
The meeting commenced at 12 PM and witnessed active participation from students, advocates, and concerned citizens, making the programme both engaging and meaningful.
The meeting was attended by Principal of Arun Kumar Chanda Law College Abu Taher Talukdar; Dr. Bibhash Deb, Vice-President of the High Court Bench Demand Implementation Committee, Silchar Unit; Vishnu Debnath, Retired District & Sessions Judge; Advocate Dipak Kumar Deb; Senior Advocate Prasenjit Kumar Deb; Advocate Shantanu Nayek, Vice-President of the Committee, Silchar Unit; Advocate Debomita Chakraborty, Joint Secretary of the Committee, Silchar Unit; Advocate Jyotirmoy Nath, Treasurer of the Committee, Silchar Unit; and Advocate Dharmananda Deb.
Advocate Dharmananda Deb presented the core issues and highlighting the urgent need for the establishment of a permanent High Court Bench in Barak Valley. He elaborated on the difficulties faced by litigants due to geographical distance, the growing number of pending cases, and the barriers to effective access to justice, supporting his points with relevant data and practical insights.
Advocate Shantanu Nayek, in his address, explained various aspects of the directions and observations of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the constitutional and legal importance of decentralization of the judiciary.
Retired District & Sessions Judge Vishnu Debnath delivered a detailed and impactful speech, placing strong factual arguments in support of the demand. Drawing from his judicial experience, he highlighted the hardships faced by litigants, delays in justice delivery, and the pressing need for institutional reform.
Senior Advocate Prasenjit Kumar Deb and Advocate Dipak Kumar Deb also spoke on the necessity of establishing a High Court Bench, stressing that it is essential not only for the legal fraternity but for ensuring accessible and timely justice for the people of the region.
The programme was conducted by Snehangshu Bhattacharjee, a student of Arun Kumar Chanda Law College, who managed the proceedings with clarity, coordination, and confidence. His structured moderation and smooth transition between segments contributed significantly to the success of the event.
Notably, around one hundred students were present at the meeting. Their attentive participation and keen interest reflected a growing awareness among the younger generation regarding issues of access to justice and judicial infrastructure.
