Supreme Court to Restore Historic Courtroom Design by Removing Glass Glazing

The Supreme Court administration announced a significant decision on Saturday to eliminate the glass glazing from courtrooms one to five. The move comes after careful deliberation on a representation from the bar associations regarding the potential impact on the courts' historic character and accessibility.

According to a statement by the apex court, the decision follows a submission from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), which highlighted concerns about the design alterations negatively impacting the courtroom's original grandeur.

The SCBA had previously reached out to then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, emphasizing the need to restore the historical layout. They cited functional issues caused by the glass partitions that limited corridor space, impacting movement for legal professionals and the public during busy hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)