Karnal, Jan. 10 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday congratulated residents of Hansi on the town being declared a new district of Haryana, calling it the fulfilment of a long-pending public demand. He also appreciated the state government for taking the decision and assured local lawyers that steps would be taken to establish a Sessions Division in the district at the earliest.

The CJI was addressing a programme organised by the Hansi District Bar Association during his two-day visit to Hansi-Hisar, his first visit to his native region since assuming office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24 last year.

Addressing advocates, Justice Surya Kant said, "The state government has fulfilled the long-standing dem...