Overview Industries and Commerce Minister T. G. Bharath announced on Saturday that the NDA government is committed to setting up a High Court Bench in Kurnool . The announcement was made during Sankranti celebrations organized by advocates in Kurnool. The Minister also addressed other issues, including criticisms against the YSR Congress Party . Key Developments High Court Bench in Kurnool Commitment: The NDA government is firmly committed to establishing a High Court Bench in Kurnool. Discussions: Ongoing discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister N. Lokesh on the issue. Proposed Location: The Bench is proposed to be established on the existing land where the A, B and C camp quarters are located in Kurnool city. Infrastructure: A separate building will be constructed to house the Collectorate in the city. Addressing Advocates' Issues The government is committed to addressing the issues faced by advocates. Criticism of YSR Congress Party Allegation: The YSR Congress Party is accused of attempting to gain political mileage by allegedly maligning the sanctity of the Tirumala hill shrine . Government's Response: The government claims to have exposed the YSRCP’s attempts to discredit the government by placing empty liquor bottles on the hill shrine. Action Taken: The government states that it has established the facts with technical evidence and arrested those involved in the sacrilege. Future Action: Strict action will be taken against any lapse or irregularity at Tirumala. Political Context The Minister noted that the YSRCP had failed to learn lessons even after being reduced to 11 Assembly seats in the recent elections. Felicitations The Minister felicitated the newly appointed Public Prosecutors and Government Pleaders on the occasion. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to the UPSC Civil Services Exam , particularly under GS Paper II (Polity and Governance) . It touches upon topics such as the judiciary, government policies, and political dynamics. The establishment of a High Court Bench is related to improving access to justice, while the controversy surrounding the Tirumala hill shrine touches upon issues of religious sensitivity and governance. Key Terms for UPSC High Court Bench: A branch of the High Court established in a different location to improve access to justice. Collectorate: The office of the District Collector, the chief administrative officer of a district. Tirumala: A prominent Hindu temple town known for the Sri Venkateswara Temple. Public Prosecutor: A lawyer who represents the state in criminal cases. Government Pleader: A lawyer who represents the government in civil cases. Important Facts The NDA government is committed to establishing a High Court Bench in Kurnool. Discussions are underway with the Chief Minister and IT Minister regarding the establishment of the Bench. The proposed location for the Bench is the existing land where the A, B and C camp quarters are located. A separate building will be constructed to house the Collectorate in Kurnool city. The government criticized the YSR Congress Party for allegedly maligning the sanctity of the Tirumala hill shrine.