In an uncommon yet deeply compassionate gesture that has resonated with both litigants and members of the Bar, a District Judge at the Egmore Commercial Court complex frequently steps out of her first-floor courtroom to conduct hearings in a makeshift courtroom on the ground floor for disabled persons who are unable to access the court hall.
The court hall is located on the first floor of a heritage building, involving a steep climb, and persons with mobility impairment find it difficult to ascend the stairs. Taking note of their inconvenience and respecting their fundamental right to justice, Deepthi Arivu Nidhi, Principal Judge, Commercial Court in Egmore, decided to step out of her formal courtroom to ensure that their cases could proceed without hindrance.
