Former Bombay High Court Judge Justice Gautam Patel criticized the proposed new building as “fundamentally undemocratic” and a “missed opportunity.” He argued the design should prioritize litigants and be “litigant-centric” and “climate resilient,” rather than resembling a luxury hotel. Patel emphasized the need for practical spaces for lawyers and litigants, questioning the focus on “monumentality” over functionality and accessibility.

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