Karnataka Excessive Courtroom to maneuver out of Cubbon Park? D.Ok. Shivakumar says authorities scouting for appropriate land

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Growth Minister D.Ok. Shivakumar on Sunday (October 26, 2025) mentioned that the federal government is actively contemplating relocating the Karnataka Excessive Courtroom and is in search of appropriate land throughout the Central Enterprise District (CBD) of Bengaluru.

Chatting with reporters after collaborating in Stroll with Bengaluru, a public outreach programme, at Cubbon Park, Mr. Shivakumar mentioned that the Chief Justice of Karnataka and a number of other advocates have requested a change in location.

“They mentioned that the present court docket premises are inadequate, and subsequently, have requested for a change in location. The brand new advanced ought to come up throughout the CBD space, for which we’re figuring out land,” Mr. Shivakumar mentioned, including that the court docket can’t be moved elsewhere simply because it should stay handy for advocates and residents.

Given its historic significance, the Deputy Chief Minister has acknowledged that they’d protect the prevailing Excessive Courtroom constructing as a heritage construction.
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He added that the brand new website have to be simply accessible to the general public by way of public transport, together with the Metro, contemplating the each day motion of individuals. He hinted at a potential website close to the Race Course, however famous that there are challenges related to shifting there. Mr. Shivakumar additionally talked about that one other location is into account, steered by a civic physique commissioner, although he didn’t disclose the small print.

Given its historic significance, the Deputy Chief Minister additional acknowledged that they’d protect the prevailing Excessive Courtroom constructing as a heritage construction.