The courtrooms of the Supreme Court of India will soon be open for public visits with the launch of guided tours within the premises.
The 60-minute tours will start from the main lawns within the court precincts, where the statue of justice stands, and include a trip to courtroom number one, the Chief Justice of India’s court under the imposing central dome.
Visitors would also get a peek into the judges’ library; walk through the judges’ corridor; and visit the museum within the premises. For now, the tour will be conducted every Saturday, when there are no court hearings and will be booked online.
The Supreme Court building, which completed 60 years in 2018, has long been a significant part of Delhi’s architectural past. When seen from the sky, it is designed as the scales of justice, comprising a central beam with two pans, placed evenly.