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Dharwad: The members of Dharwad Bar Association are contemplating holding another function to celebrate the decennial year of the Dharwad Bench of High Court.The bench, which started functioning on July 7, 2008, completed 10 years and the High Court Advocates Association had organised the decennial celebration on the high court premises on July 7. But for the public participation, the High Court Bench would not have been a reality. The government and the High Court finally acceded to the demand realizing the rationale behind the demand. Supreme Court Judge Justice Mohan Shantangoudar and Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice Dinesh Maheshwari were the chief guests.The high court bench was established after a prolonged agitation by the lawyers and citizens’ organisations which at times turned violent and led to arrests. Explaining his absence, Hiremath had stated that he had heard about the celebrations but had not received any invitation..