Hyderabad, April 5 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that in a democracy, the three branches—the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary—operate with autonomy, interdependence, and mutual respect.
Speaking at an event where Chief Justice of India Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for Telangana High Court Zone II (residential buildings for judges and the Chief Justice), Reddy said it is the duty of the executive to provide the best infrastructure to the judiciary so that it can deliver justice swiftly.
"We believe that all pillars must work with mutual respect and avoid confrontations. Therefore, we give the highest respect not only to all verdicts and judgments but also to various observations and feedback," Reddy said.
"In India, building a temple, mosque, church, or gurudwara is a rare opportunity. But building a court complex—a campus for justice—is like establishing a space that upholds justice for people of all faiths," he said.
"In our democracy, the three branches operate with autonomy, interdependence, and respect for each other: the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary," he added.
For a common citizen, the court represents the final door to knock on—the last resort, Reddy said.
The CM said it is a great opportunity for him—perhaps once in a lifetime—that his government could initiate the project to build a new High Court complex for Telangana.
He said that many governments and CMs in the past could have taken up this project, but for some reason, it was left to his government to undertake this noble task.
The new High Court will become an icon and a functional lifeline for society and democracy. It will serve as a platform where the poor and the weak can seek justice, he said.
"For the next 100 years, the poor, the weak, the voiceless, and the oppressed will come to this temple of justice, seeking to be heard and hoping to find justice," he said.
Reddy further said the current High Court building, which is of great historical significance, is no longer able to support the needs of all stakeholders. "For this reason, we decided to build a new High Court almost immediately after taking charge," he said.
"Beyond legacy, this building reflects my government’s views and values of democracy. We believe that all pillars must work collaboratively, with mutual respect," Reddy said, adding that his government gives the highest respect to the judiciary.
He said it is the duty of the political executive to provide the judiciary with the best modern facilities to perform at its highest level.
"What we are building here will not only be one of the largest High Court buildings in India but also a benchmark of modernity and excellence in public infrastructure," he said.
Reddy said that when the Congress formed the government in Telangana in December 2023, one of its first decisions was to create the new High Court complex at Rajendra Nagar.
The government has handed over 100 acres of land for the project. Work on Zone I of the project is already in progress, he said.
"Today, as we lay the foundation for Zone II, comprising residential buildings, we aim to complete it in record time by December 2027. This is my and my government’s commitment," Reddy said.
He said that work is underway on several new projects, including 49 courts and residential quarters in various towns and districts across the state.
He said today is a red-letter day for Hyderabad. "We are taking a step to create a monument for the next century—a crucial pillar of public life," the chief minister said.
The Telangana government had earlier allotted 100 acres for the new High Court complex project, which is planned in two phases.
The state government has accorded administrative sanction of Rs 2,583 crore for the construction of the new High Court building.