Karnataka High Court could also be relocated out of Cubbon Park: D.Ok. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.Ok. Shivakumar on Sunday (October 26, 2025) stated that the federal government is actively contemplating relocating the Karnataka High Court and is in search of appropriate land throughout the Central Business District (CBD) of Bengaluru.

Speaking to reporters after collaborating in Walk with Bengaluru, a public outreach programme, at Cubbon Park, Mr. Shivakumar stated that the Chief Justice of Karnataka and a number of other advocates have requested a change in location.

“They stated that the present court docket premises are inadequate, and due to this fact, have requested for a change in location. The new complicated ought to come up throughout the CBD space, for which we’re figuring out land,” Mr. Shivakumar stated, including that the court docket can’t be moved elsewhere simply because it should stay handy for advocates and residents.

He added that the brand new website should be simply accessible to the general public through public transport, together with the Metro, contemplating the day by day motion of individuals. He hinted at a doable website close to the Race Course, however famous that there are challenges related to shifting there. Mr. Shivakumar additionally talked about that one other location is into consideration, prompt by a civic physique commissioner, although he didn’t disclose the main points.

Given its historic significance, the Deputy Chief Minister additional said that they’d protect the prevailing High Court constructing as a heritage construction.