New Delhi: A weekly guided tour of the Supreme Court was started to bring the Supreme Court closer to the common citizens, especially the youth. This guided tour, which was postponed for two years due to Corona, has scored a century as soon as it starts. From 7 March 2020 to 2 April 2022, that is, the guided tour was suspended for two years. There were 99 tours from 2018 to March 2020. After lying in the turn of Corona and 99 for two years, now when the tour started in April 2022, with a century. When the situation became normal, on 9 April, the hundredth batch visited the top court.
The story of this guided tour which started in the year 2018 is as interesting as the saga of the Supreme Court. This unique guided tour started during the tenure of Chief Justice (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. Ranjan Gogoi took charge in October 2018 and the tour started on the morning of 8 November. The doors of the apex court were opened for public visit on 8 November 2018 with a proper welcome. In the Supreme Court complex, which has been the center of curiosity and curiosity, the general public can get information about every detail here without filing any lawsuit, that too completely free of cost. If it is not a public holiday, people can book online in advance every Saturday for about an hour in the 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. shifts, including the corridors of the apex court, the courtroom of the Chief Justice, the judges' library and the museum.
can tour. One has to go to the PRO office an hour before the slot timings with original photo and Identity card containing residential address. During this tour, the officers of the Supreme Court stay with the people like a guide and keep giving information. During this, he keeps on telling the people the specialty and features of the Supreme Court building, interesting information and historical importance. Usually 30 to 40 people are in a group. During this tour, there is no arrangement to carry bags, cameras, mobile phones etc. In such a situation, it is right to keep only the necessary items with you empty-handed. However, you won't regret not carrying the mobile as the entire group will be photographed on the historic steps of the grand building of the top court and handed over to you the same evening. Any common citizen can enjoy a memorable visit to the apex court free of cost without paying any cost.
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