CJI Suryakant Lays Foundation for Rs 152 Cr Mandi Court Complex; CM Sukhu Slams Centre

• CJI Justice Suryakant laid the foundation stone for the new Judicial Court Complex in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, estimated at Rs 152 crore on 9.6 hectares.
• The complex will feature modern facilities, including a central courtyard, appellate courts, lawyers' blocks, and a separate block for Juvenile and Vulnerable Witness Courts.
• It ensures a safe environment for children, women, and vulnerable witnesses, with space reserved for future expansion.
• CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticized the central government for stopping the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to Himachal Pradesh, leading to an economic crisis.
• CM Sukhu welcomed CJI Suryakant and pledged full state cooperation for the complex's construction.