India, Nov. 6 -- Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai on Wednesday said that the upcoming new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra (East) must reflect simplicity and democratic values, not extravagance. He urged that the new facility should be a "temple of justice, not a seven-star hotel."

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the project, CJI Gavai emphasised that court buildings must represent the spirit of the Constitution and the service of common citizens, rather than grandeur or elitism. "Judges are no longer feudal lords. Whether it is the High Court, trial court, or Supreme Court - all institutions of governance exist to serve the last citizen," he said.

Responding to reports describing the project as lavish, Gavai clarif...