Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inaugurated the new Kolhapur circuit bench of the Bombay High Court. The bench will handle cases from six districts, reducing the need for litigants to travel 380 km to Mumbai.
Kolhapur gets its own Bombay High Court bench, officially notified to begin on August 18, 2025.
Chief Justice Alok Aradhe approved the move with Governor’s consent.
CJI B.R. Gavai praised the proposal for a Bombay High Court bench in Kolhapur, saying every citizen should get justice “without spending much time and money,” highlighting the need to improve access to justice across Maharashtra.
Yesterday, On 29th September, Justice BR Gavai advocated for a new Kolhapur Bench of the Bombay High Court to enhance legal access for remote residents. Speaking at a groundbreaking for the Advocate Academy in Taloja, he underscored the role of lawyers in addressing economic disparities and promoting social justice in India.
