Decision To Remove Glass Panels Taken By Full Court To Restore Original Grandeur : Supreme Court

The decision to remove the glass glazing installed in front of courtrooms 1 to 5 was taken by the Full Court of the Supreme Court based on the representations by the SCBA and the SCAORA after consideration of issues such as “original grandeur, visibility, aesthetics and court room accessibility”, said the Supreme Court in a press release.

The glass panels were installed in the corridors last year during the term of the then CJI DY Chandrachud for the purpose of centralised air conditioning. However, the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association objected to the glass panels, pointing out that the glass panels reduced the space in the corridors, making them crowded and resulting in inconvenience to lawyers, litigants and clerks.

Shortly after taking charge as the Chief Justice of India, CJI BR Gavai said during a public function that the glass panels will be removed to restore the Court to its “original avatar”. He said that when lawyers return after the summer vacation, they will see the court in its original form.

Last week, work was carried out to remove the glass panels.

Clarifying the reason, the Court said in its official press release:

“The Full Court of the Supreme Court of India, took note of the representation received from the SCBA and SCAORA, concerning the glass glazing installed in front of the courtrooms no. 1 to 5. After careful consideration of the issues raised, including concerns regarding original grandeur, visibility, aesthetics, and courtroom accessibility, a decision was taken by the Full Court to remove the glass glazing.”

The Supreme Court also revived the use of its old logo, discarding the new logo introduced during the term of CJI DY Chandrachud.