The Supreme Court decided to remove glass partitions in front of its courtrooms after lawyers complained they affected movement and historic beauty. The move aims to restore the original layout and improve accessibility.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India officially decided to remove the glass panels (also called glass glazing) that were fixed in front of courtroom numbers one to five. This decision came after top lawyers’ groups raised concerns and sent formal requests about the issue to the court.
In a statement released Today (June 21) , the Supreme Court administration shared that the decision was made after the full court discussed the matter in detail. The court took serious note of the concerns sent by two major lawyer groups — the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA).
The official statement said:
“After careful consideration of the issues raised, including concerns regarding original grandeur, visibility, aesthetics and courtroom accessibility, a decision was taken by the full court to remove the glass glazing.”
These glass panels were added earlier to improve air-conditioning, but many felt they were affecting the historical design and causing crowding problems in the corridors.
Back in December last year, the SCBA had written to the then Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, asking to remove these glass panels and bring back the original look of the court premises.
In their letter, the SCBA mentioned that the glass partitions had reduced space in the corridors. This made it hard for lawyers, registered clerks, interns, and litigants to walk around freely, especially when the court was crowded.
Their letter clearly stated:
“Additionally, we request the removal of glass partitions and the restoration of the original layout of the corridors to preserve the historical significance of the Supreme Court.”
Now, after months of review, the court has accepted this request and agreed to take down the glass partitions.
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