Mangaluru, Oct 3: Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta has urged concerted action from public representatives, lawyers, and citizens across the coastal region to secure a Karnataka High Court bench in Mangaluru. Speaking at a consultative meeting held last Saturday in a private hotel hall in the city, Chowta emphasized the critical necessity of this establishment, stating it would significantly contribute to the district's development and enhance Mangaluru's importance.
The MP outlined plans for taluk-level meetings, to be spearheaded by local MLAs, aimed at gathering comprehensive public opinion on the High Court bench's necessity. He underscored Mangaluru's status as a major city in the state, asserting that the demand for a dedicated bench here is well-deserved.
Mangaluru Bar Association President Jagadish Shenava echoed Chowta's sentiments, highlighting the direct benefits a High Court bench would bring to common people. He expressed satisfaction that the movement, previously confined mainly to legal professionals, now gains momentum as a broad public demand. MLA Vedavyas Kamath reinforced the collective nature of this aspiration, stressing the importance of presenting the government with robust documentation to effectively convey its urgency.
Former Bar Association President H.V. Raghavendra provided attendees with an overview of the struggle's progress to date, while senior advocate M.P. Noronha offered strategic insights into the step-by-step measures required to convince the government.
A diverse group of community leaders participated, sharing their perspectives. Among them were former Rajya Sabha member B. Ibrahim, former MLC Monappa Bhandary, former minister B. Nagaraj Shetty, Canara Chamber of Commerce President Divakar Kochikar, Mangaluru Press Club President P.B. Harish Rai, IMA representative Dr. Annayya Kulal, Lions Club representative Vinod, and Tulu Nadu Rakshana Vedike founder president Yogish Shetty Jeppu. Advocate Shridhar Shetty Pulinch delivered the vote of thanks, and Jagadish K.R. capably compered the proceedings.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK