CJI Surya Kant receives a Guard of Honour at the Deoghar airport in Jharkhand. (Img: Dynamite News)
Deoghar: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant arrived in Deoghar, Jharkhand, on Monday to attend a state-level Legal Services-cum-Empowerment Camp at the Deoghar Civil Court premises as the Chief Guest. During his visit, the CJI offered prayers at the revered Baba Baidyanath Temple, performed Jalabhishek and participated in Rudrabhishek rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Upon his arrival at Deoghar airport, Justice Surya Kant received a Guard of Honour. Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania and Superintendent of Police welcomed the Chief Justice with bouquets. The district administration and police had put security arrangements and VIP protocol measures in place ahead of his visit.
Deoghar deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania welcomes CJI Surya Kant as he arrives on a visit to Jharkhand. (Img: Dynamite News)
The CJI’s visit to the Baba Baidyanath Temple was scheduled to last approximately 40 minutes. The shrine, located in Deoghar, is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and holds immense religious significance. During his visit, Justice Surya Kant offered prayers to Baba Baidyanath, performed Jalabhishek and participated in the traditional Rudrabhishek ceremony.
CJI Surya Kant and his wife Dr. Savita Sharma perform Jalabhishek and Rudrabhishek at Baba Baidyanath Temple. (Img: Dynamite News)
The Chief Justice’s visit prompted special arrangements by the Baba Baidyanath Temple management and the district administration. Security was strengthened across the temple premises and along the designated route of his movement. Access to restricted areas was regulated, while photography and videography were prohibited inside the temple during the visit as part of the security protocol.
The temple management had also undertaken preparations to facilitate the Chief Justice’s visit and ensure the smooth conduct of the religious rituals. Police and administrative officials remained on alert to maintain security and manage the arrangements.
Jharkhand Police tightens security around the Baba Baidyanath temple ahead of CJI Surya Kant's visit to the revered shrine. (Img: Dynamite News)
After completing his temple visit, Justice Surya Kant was scheduled to proceed to the Deoghar Civil Court premises to attend the state-level Legal Services-cum-Empowerment Camp as the Chief Guest. The programme, organised under the framework of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), aims to strengthen public awareness about legal aid, access to justice and the availability of legal services.
The camp is intended to connect eligible beneficiaries with legal assistance and make people more aware of their rights and access to justice mechanisms. The Chief Justice’s participation forms part of the programme’s focus on legal awareness and empowerment.
Preparations for the CJI’s Deoghar visit had been underway for several days, with the district administration focusing on security, VIP protocol and coordination among the concerned departments.
Deoghar Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania had earlier stated that Cyclone Arnab had caused some disruptions to preparations over the preceding two days. The administration was, however, accelerating the arrangements to ensure that the visit and associated programmes could be conducted according to schedule.
The Chief Justice’s visit was planned as a brief engagement of approximately two hours in Deoghar, covering the religious programme at Baba Baidyanath Temple and participation in the state-level legal services and empowerment initiative.
