Today, On 23rd June, A major fire broke out early Monday in the ladies’ bar room of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, destroying it and damaging nearby chambers. Officials said, “Flames would have reached the main courtrooms” if not controlled in time.
Fire erupted in the ladies’ bar room of the Punjab and Haryana High Court early Monday morning, destroying the room and damaging two nearby chambers.
Sartej Singh Narula, president of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, reported receiving a call from the High Court around 4:45 am and quickly went to the site.
Narula stated,
“We called for fire tenders and the flames were doused by 5:15 am,”
While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, he mentioned that a short circuit is suspected.
He added,
“We suspect it was a short-circuit, but the cause is still under investigation,”
According to Narula, the prompt action of the fire department was crucial in preventing the fire from spreading further.
He said,
“The flames would have reached the main courtrooms had the fire not been doused in time,”
By morning, the ladies’ bar room, designated for women advocates, had been reduced to a soot-covered shell, and the adjoining rooms also suffered considerable damage.
The Bar Body mentioned in its statement,
“It is with deep regret that we inform the esteemed members of the Bar that an unfortunate fire incident occurred in the early hours of today. The fire has completely gutted the Ladies’ Bar Room as well as Room No. 4, and a portion of the Main Bar Room has also sustained significant damage,”
It noted that all necessary steps are being taken to restore the affected areas. Due to the financial requirements for the restoration efforts, the Bar body has appealed to its members, especially senior members and Senior Advocates, to contribute generously for this cause.
It added,
“Donations may be submitted to the Accounts Office of the Bar Association against a proper receipt. The Bar Association is also registered for exemption under Section 80G IT Act,”
The Punjab and Haryana High Court was set up in its present form on November 1, 1966, after the States Reorganisation Act. It is well known for its modern architecture, which was designed by Le Corbusier.
The building has 40 courtrooms, offices for administration, and three bar rooms, including one specially for women lawyers.
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