New court buildings require Supreme Court approval
The criminal court’s move to set up a courtroom in a police remand facility has prompted the Supreme Court to remind judges that new buildings require its’ approval.
20 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
The criminal court’s decision to set up a courtroom in a police remand facility has prompted the Supreme Court to remind judges that new buildings require its approval.
In an announcement on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that building new court rooms and repairing court buildings was a responsibility of the Department of Judicial Administration.
The DJA functions under the Supreme Court’s direct supervision.
“No party can establish a court division or facility to conduct hearings outside of set procedures, and such a facility can be established only by a decision of the Supreme Court,” the apex court said.
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