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Architects, lawyers, former Judge debate the architectural design of the new Bombay HC building to come up in Mumbai; 'missed opportunity'' says Justice (retd) Gautam Patel

Former Bombay High Court Judge Justice Gautam Patel criticized the proposed new building as fundamentally undemocratic and a missed opportunity. He argued the design should prioritize litigants and be litigant-centric and climate resilient, rather than resembling a luxury hotel. Patel emphasized the need for practical spaces for lawyers and litigants, questioning the focus on monumentality over functionality and accessibility.