Amaravati witnessed a landmark day for its judiciary as Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud—no, Justice Suryakant—presided over multiple inaugurations and foundation ceremonies on Sunday. The highlight was the groundbreaking for the state-of-the-art Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy, poised to revolutionize judge training.
Justice Suryakant also cut the ribbon for the luxurious High Court Judges Residential Complex and initiated construction on the Judges Guest House, all in Amaravati. These developments reflect Andhra Pradesh’s push towards a robust judicial ecosystem amid its capital city evolution.
Priced at Rs 165 crore, the academy boasts a massive 2.05 lakh sq ft built-up area designed for 120 judges per training batch. Facilities include academic zones, hostels, indoor sports arenas, and advanced training modules, creating an all-in-one hub for professional growth.
Spread across 33.20 acres at Rs 210 crore, the residential complex houses 36 modern G+1 bungalows, each 7,841 sq ft, tailored with offices, lounges, and premium features. Provision for 13 more residences ensures scalability.
The Rs 69.40 crore guest house, on 6,300 sq ft with G+3 structure, prioritizes sustainability with 80% green cover and prime connectivity to the High Court via broad roads.
The ceremonies drew top dignitaries: CM N Chandrababu Naidu, AP HC CJ Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, and SC judges JK Maheshwari, PS Narasimha, Prashant Kumar Mishra, SVN Bhatti, and Joymalya Bagchi. CJI later reviewed progress videos on capital projects.
In Tirupati earlier, he laid a district court foundation stone, delivering a poignant message: Bar and bench form one entity, where superior advocacy challenges judges to deliver reasoned, transparent verdicts, bolstering public faith in justice.