Srinagar, Oct. 21 -- Country's highest-altitude High Court Bench on Wednesday began regular hearings at Leh, marking a historic milestone in Indian judicial history as Chief Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Sanjay Parihar presided over the first regular division bench.

Ladakh Bench of J& K High court was formally inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant on October 18.

Officials noted that the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is located at a breath-taking height of over 11,500 feet above sea level.

The day began with the hearing by the Division Bench in which the Chief Justice heard the matters through virtual mode, while Justice Sanjay Parihar was present phy...