OPEN APPEAL TO THE HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA AND THE HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDHRA PRADESH

                    OPEN APPEAL 

TO 

THE HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA 

                     AND 

THE HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Subject: Earnest Appeal for Announcement and Establishment of the High Court Bench at Kurnool — in Fulfilment of the Long-Pending Promise to the People of Rayalaseema

Respected Sir(s),

I, M. Murali Mohan, Advocate, Atmakur , Nandyal Dist., most respectfully submit this appeal with a deep sense of responsibility, faith, and constitutional conviction.

The members of the legal fraternity of Rayalaseema, and the people of this region, look forward with hope and trust to your esteemed leadership to fulfil the long-standing and repeatedly assured promise of establishing a High Court Bench at Kurnool.

Historical Background and Fulfilling an Unkept Promise

The people of Rayalaseema have been carrying this demand with patience, persistence, and dignity for decades. From the very inception of the Andhra State, Kurnool has held a place of honour and history, having served as the first capital of Andhra. It was from here that the foundations of our modern administrative and judicial systems were laid.

When Andhra Pradesh was reorganized, it was expected that Kurnool, as the gateway to Rayalaseema, would continue to play a vital role in the dispensation of justice. Successive governments, leaders, and commissions — including the Justice Jaswant Singh Commission and the Law Commission of India — have repeatedly recognized the need for regional benches of High Courts to ensure that justice is not a distant privilege but an accessible right.

In the same spirit, the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister have on earlier occasions expressed their commitment to establish a Bench at Kurnool, recognizing its historical, geographical, and constitutional justification.

The public meeting scheduled to be held on 16th October 2025 at Kurnool offers a historic opportunity to honour that promise — to bring justice closer to the people of Rayalaseema and to reaffirm the principle of judicial decentralization as the soul of equitable governance.

The Constitutional and Moral Imperative

The Constitution of India, through its very Preamble, promises Justice — social, economic, and political.

 The Supreme Court of India has time and again held that the right to access justice is part of the fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.

True justice cannot exist in isolation — it must be reachable, affordable, and timely. Today, litigants from the Eight districts of Rayalaseema are compelled to travel long distances to Amaravati to seek redress, often at considerable financial and emotional cost. For many, justice delayed or made distant becomes justice denied.

Establishing a High Court Bench at Kurnool is, therefore, not merely an administrative decision — it is a constitutional necessity and a moral duty.

Kurnool is the Natural and Just Choice

Kurnool’s claim to host the High Court Bench is supported by logic, history, geography, and fairness.

Historic Legacy: Kurnool was the first capital of Andhra State, and it continues to embody the spirit of Rayalaseema’s contribution to the State’s formation.

Geographical Suitability: Centrally located and easily accessible from Anantapur, Nandyal, Kadapa,Satyasai ,Annamayyaam, Tirupathi , Chittoor and Kurnool provides equitable reach for the entire Rayalaseema region.

Existing Infrastructure: The city already possesses robust judicial, educational, and civic infrastructure, capable of accommodating a functioning Bench with immediate effect.

Equity and Balance: The establishment of a Bench at Kurnool would bring regional balance to the judicial setup of the State, just as the High Court at Amaravati serves the coastal region.

The citizens of Rayalaseema do not seek special treatment; they seek only equal opportunity and access to justice within their constitutional rights.

Purpose of the Present Appeal

The purpose of this appeal, and the emergency meetings convened by various Bar Associations, is to deliberate upon and support the abstention from court work — not as an act of defiance, but as a peaceful expression of our collective will, urging that both the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister announce the establishment of the High Court Bench at Kurnool at the forthcoming public meeting on 16th October 2025.

This abstention is an act of democratic assertion, grounded in respect for law and the institutions of governance. It is a plea for justice, not a protest against authority. It represents the voice of advocates, litigants, and the people of Rayalaseema who believe that the temple of justice must have open doors for all.

An Appeal from the Heart of Rayalaseema

Respected Sir(s), this appeal flows from faith — not frustration.

Faith in your visionary leadership, faith in your commitment to fairness, and faith in your resolve to ensure that every region of Andhra Pradesh enjoys equal justice and opportunity.

Rayalaseema has always stood firm in loyalty, sacrifice, and trust. The announcement of a High Court Bench at Kurnool will not only fulfil a promise but restore the emotional and constitutional balance within the State. It will transform faith into fulfilment, and commitment into legacy.

Our Humble Prayer

In the above circumstances, I most respectfully appeal to your good selves to:

Announce the establishment of the High Court Bench at Kurnool in the forthcoming public meeting at Kurnool on 16th October 2025;

Initiate immediate steps to operationalise the Bench by providing necessary judicial and administrative infrastructure; and

Redeem the promise made to the people of Rayalaseema, thus upholding the ideals of justice, equality, and balanced governance.

Conclusion

Respected Sir(s), moments of history define the greatness of leadership.

 The announcement of the High Court Bench at Kurnool would be such a defining moment — one that will echo across generations as an act of statesmanship, justice, and faith honoured.

We, the advocates of Kurnool and the people of Rayalaseema, stand united in our appeal and assure our complete cooperation in realising this noble and long-awaited objective.

With highest respect and enduring hope,

Yours faithfully,

 (Sd/-)

 M. MURALI MOHAN

 Advocate, Kurnool