The Times of India

'Distance penalty' for justice: Tamil Nadu lawyers back CM Vijay's push for Supreme Court bench in Chennai

Bar Federation of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry supports the chief minister's request for a Supreme Court bench in Chennai. This initiative aims to address the distance penalty faced by litigants from southern states. The request emphasizes the need for better access to judicial institutions for the local public. It also aligns with constitutional provisions allowing the Supreme Court to function from various locations.