India, Nov. 6 -- The foundation stone for the new Bombay high court complex at Bandra East was laid on Wednesday evening by the Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai, marking what was described as a historic milestone in Maharashtra's judicial landscape. The ceremony, held at the sports ground opposite Government Colony, was attended by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Chief Justice of the Bombay high court Shree Chandrashekhar, who presided over the function.

Chandrashekhar, in his address, said that the new complex was a "step forward to meet the demands of the judiciary" and expressed gratitude to the CM and his deputies for their "support". "The judiciary resolves to serve th...