197th Memorandum

Judicial Movement
High Court Bench Demand – Bikaner
A long-standing movement seeking establishment of a permanent Rajasthan High Court Bench at Bikaner to ensure accessible, affordable and effective justice across the region.
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Strong Grounds
Why Bikaner Deserves a High Court Bench
The demand for establishment of a permanent Rajasthan High Court Bench at Bikaner is founded on historical legitimacy, geographical necessity and judicial accessibility.

Historic Judicial Legacy

Bikaner had its own High Court from 1922 to 1949 and the historic High Court building still exists and remains available.

Circuit Bench History

Following merger with Rajasthan, a Circuit Bench continued till February 1950.

500 KM Hardship

People from desert and border districts often travel nearly 500 kilometers for justice.

45% Case Load

Approximately 45% of matters before Rajasthan High Court Jodhpur arise from Bikaner Division.

125 Day Historic Strike

Advocates observed a historic 125-day strike in support of the movement.

Public Movement

General Body resolutions, memorandums and monthly Protest Day continue to support the demand.

Movement History
Timeline of High Court Bench Movement
1922
High Court established at Bikaner during princely state period.
1950
Circuit Bench at Bikaner ceased functioning.
2009
Historic 125-day advocates strike demanding establishment of High Court Bench.
2024
Former CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud inaugurated Virtual E-Court facility at Bikaner and announced judicial accessibility initiatives.
2025
Constitutional authorities and judicial dignitaries acknowledged legitimacy of the demand.
2026
Bar Association Bikaner submitted its 197th Memorandum continuing the movement.
Movement Archive
Memorandums, Resolutions & Movement Activities
Bar Association Bikaner has continuously pursued the demand through memorandums, public movements, resolutions and judicial initiatives.

197th Memorandum

Bar Association Bikaner submitted its 197th Memorandum supporting establishment of a permanent High Court Bench.

General Body Resolution

General Body resolutions and collective decisions continue supporting establishment of the Bench.

125 Day Historic Strike

Historic advocates movement demanding establishment of High Court Bench.

Movement Gallery

Photographs of meetings, protests, delegations and movement activities.

Virtual E-Court Initiative

Former CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud inaugurated Virtual E-Court facility at Bikaner.

Monthly Protest Day

17th day of every month observed as Protest Day supporting the demand.

Comparative Analysis
High Court Bench Comparison Across States
Several states maintain multiple High Court Benches despite lower geographical area than Rajasthan. This comparison strengthens the demand for a permanent Bench at Bikaner.
State Benches Area Bench Locations
Maharashtra 4 3,07,713 Aurangabad
Nagpur
Panaji
Kolhapur
Assam 3 1,99,842 Aizawl
Itanagar
Kohima
West Bengal 2 88,792 Port Blair
Jalpaiguri
Karnataka 2 1,91,781 Dharwad
Kalaburagi
Madhya Pradesh 2 3,08,252 Gwalior
Indore
Rajasthan 1 3,42,239 Jaipur

Bikaner Division Accessibility Map

Visual representation of travel burden faced by citizens from Bikaner Division and border districts.

High Court Bench Comparison Map

Visual comparison of states having multiple High Court Benches.