Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, recently initiated the construction of the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy and unveiled the High Court Judges’ Residential Complex in Amaravati. The Judicial Academy, costing Rs 165 crore, will house academic, residential, and training amenities for 120 trainee judges per batch. Additionally, the High Court Judges’ Residential Complex, built at Rs 210 crore, offers modern housing for 36 judges with plans for 13 more bungalows in the future.
The Andhra Pradesh Judges’ Guest House, with an estimated cost of ₹69.40 crore, will cover 6,300 square feet and stand at ground plus three floors. The facility will be conveniently located near the Andhra Pradesh High Court building in Amaravati, accessible via 25-metre and 50-metre wide roads. Chief Justice Surya Kant also laid the foundation stone for this guest house, emphasizing the importance of legal infrastructure development in the region.
During the event, attended by dignitaries like Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and other esteemed judges, the Chief Justice highlighted the symbiotic relationship between the bar and the bench. He stressed that a robust bar fosters strong advocacy, challenging judges to deliberate rigorously and deliver well-reasoned judgments. This, he noted, ultimately enhances public trust in the judiciary and upholds the rule of law.
