With reference to the High Court of Karnataka and its judicial structure, consider the following statements: 1. A Circuit Bench is a permanent seat of the High Court located only in the state capital. 2. A committee was formed to examine the feasibility of a bench in the coastal or Malnad regions. 3. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka is the presiding authority for judicial oversight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka Chief Justice forms committee to examine bench in coastal region

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Judiciary & landmark judgments· Mains· 29 September 2026

Judicial decentralization and accessibility: a GS2 topic on the right to justice.

Why in news

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka formed a committee to examine the feasibility of establishing a Circuit or Permanent Bench in the coastal or Malnad regions.

Background

The committee consists of Justices Anu Sivaraman, S.G. Pandit, and Mohammad Nawaz. It was formed to address long-standing demands from Mangaluru advocates regarding travel challenges to the main seat.

Facts for Prelims

BodyHigh Court of Karnataka: The primary judicial body for the state of Karnataka.
FactThe committee will consult stakeholders before submitting a feasibility report.
PostChief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka: The head of the state's highest judicial authority.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the High Court of Karnataka and its judicial structure, consider the following statements:

A Circuit Bench is a permanent seat of the High Court located only in the state capital.
A committee was formed to examine the feasibility of a bench in the coastal or Malnad regions.
The Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka is the presiding authority for judicial oversight.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: A Circuit Bench can be a temporary or permanent bench established in a specific district or region.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of establishing Circuit Benches in geographically remote regions to ensure the effective delivery of justice and judicial accessibility.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Judicial accessibility: Reducing travel-related barriers for litigants in coastal and rural regions.
Institutional integrity: Balancing the need for decentralized benches with the risk of compromising judicial unity.
Administrative feasibility: Logistics of maintaining infrastructure and personnel in remote coastal/Malnad areas.

Keywords: Judicial Accessibility · Circuit Bench · Judicial Unity · Stakeholder Consultation · Administrative Feasibility

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