Renowned architect Hafeez Contractor has been appointed to design the new Bombay High Court complex at Bandra East. The state government selected Contractor after a competition, following the disapproval of the previous design by the Public Works Department (PWD).
The new complex will be built on 30 acres of land in the government colony in Kherwadi, Bandra East, and will feature 75 courtrooms, residences for judges, staff quarters, an arbitration and mediation centre, an auditorium, a library, and amenities for staff, lawyers, and litigants.
Contractor, 74, is known for designing several skyscrapers in India, including The Imperial twin towers in Mumbai. “The final design [of the high court complex] is being finalised,” he said.
The project was necessitated due to a severe space crunch at the existing premises at Fort, which currently houses 29 courts with 35 judges, despite being designed for 15 judges and six to seven courts.
Key Features:
– 75 courtrooms
– Residences for judges and staff quarters
– Arbitration and mediation centre
– Auditorium and library
– Amenities for staff, lawyers, and litigants
– Built on 30 acres of land in Bandra East
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