Jodhpur: High Court Lawyers' Strike and Chaturbhuj's Century-Old Gulab Jamun Legacy
Jodhpur's legal fraternity made national headlines this week as bar associations at the Rajasthan High Court declared an indefinite work abstention, demanding the Acting Chief Justice be relieved of duties amid serious concerns about judicial independence. On a sweeter note, the Blue City's culinary heritage draws attention through Chaturbhuj Rameshchand, a sweet shop crafting its legendary gulab jamun since 1897 — a living symbol of Jodhpur's proud Marwari food traditions.
🍛 Chaturbhuj's Gulab Jamun: A 125-Year Sweet Legacy
Tucked inside Sardarpura in the heart of Jodhpur, the sweet shop Chaturbhuj Rameshchand has been crafting its iconic gulab jamun since 1897, making it well over a century old and one of the city's most treasured culinary landmarks. Unlike versions found elsewhere, the gulab jamun at Chaturbhuj is defined by its unmistakably light, cotton-soft texture and its preparation exclusively in pure desi ghee — a recipe unchanged for generations and fiercely guarded by the family that runs it. The shop has attracted an intensely loyal following from across Jodhpur and beyond, with visitors and travellers routinely carrying boxes home or packing them as gifts for family abroad. Residents speak of Chaturbhuj as an institution, a stop as essential to the Jodhpur experience as Mehrangarh Fort or the city's signature blue-washed havelis. The gulab jamun's enduring appeal lies precisely in its refusal to modernise: the same ingredients, the same method, the same unhurried craft that has made it famous across Rajasthan. For food lovers exploring the Blue City, a visit to this heritage sweet shop offers not merely a dessert but a direct thread to the Marwari culinary traditions that have defined Jodhpur's identity for well over a hundred years. [3]
🗳️ Bar Associations Strike Over Acting Chief Justice Controversy
The Rajasthan High Court Bar Association and the Rajasthan High Court Advocates' Association, both headquartered in Jodhpur, announced an indefinite abstention from court proceedings, demanding that Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma be relieved of all judicial and administrative duties. The call came following an emergency meeting of lawyers convened after letters written by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant raised serious concerns about the conduct and functioning of the Rajasthan High Court's Acting Chief Justice. The bar associations were careful to emphasise that their stand was not directed against any individual but was aimed squarely at protecting the dignity, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary — and preserving public confidence in the justice delivery system. The lawyers maintained that the institution must be seen to function without political or personal interference of any kind. The situation drew national attention when the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Surya Kant, subsequently recommended Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal of the Chhattisgarh High Court for appointment as permanent Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court — a development many in Jodhpur's legal community are watching closely for its implications on the court's future functioning and stability. [2]
Sources: [3] curlytales.com · [2] The Hindu