Virtual Justice: Tihar Jail to Upgrade with Video-Conference Courtrooms

The Public Works Department is initiating a project to establish video-conferencing facilities at Tihar Jail for virtual court appearances of inmates. The project is estimated at Rs 9,52,445 and aims to complete in a month. It focuses on constructing and electrifying courtrooms in the CJ-1 complex.

The Public Works Department has announced a new initiative to install video-conferencing facilities at Tihar Jail, according to official documents. This move aims to facilitate virtual court appearances for inmates, and the estimated cost is Rs 9,52,445. The project has a set completion period of one month after commencement.

Video-conferencing rooms will be constructed or modified to enable inmates with threat perceptions or ailments to appear in court virtually. Bids are being sought for the electrical works essential for these rooms in Tihar Jail's CJ-1 complex, New Delhi. The initiative is part of a video-conferencing pilot project, official tenders reveal.

The planned electrical works involve comprehensive internal electrification, including wiring, installation of distribution boards and panels, and other fittings. Contractors interested in the project must meet specific technical and financial criteria to qualify for the bidding process.

(With inputs from agencies.)