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New High Court Bench - Ladakh

October 20 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 6 0

The Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh got a High Court (HC) bench in Leh, located about 3,500 metres above sea level.
The bench belongs to the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, established on 26 March 1928.
Ladakh became a separate Union Territory in 2019, after which the High Court was renamed the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The bench aims to improve access to justice for people living in Ladakh’s remote and mountainous regions.
The Supreme Court plans to hear matters from Ladakh on a single day through video conferencing once adequate facilities are available.