Revamping India's Judicial Infrastructure: A New Dawn for District Courts

The Indian government has allocated Rs 401.50 crore to enhance infrastructure for district and subordinate courts. Chief Justice Surya Kant formed a committee to oversee these developments nationally, aiming to make justice more accessible and citizen-centric. A new component for litigant waiting halls is also proposed.

The Union law ministry has issued a 'mother sanction' of Rs 401.50 crore to enhance infrastructure for district and subordinate courts across India. The funds are part of a centrally-sponsored scheme aimed at strengthening judicial infrastructure nationwide.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has established a 'Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee', chaired by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, to ensure a cohesive infrastructural ecosystem throughout the country. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to making justice more accessible and citizen-centric.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the need for adequate judicial infrastructure and announced an extension of the scheme's tenure. A new component, 'Waiting Hall for Litigants', is proposed to enhance the judiciary's service capacity. In his address, Department of Justice Secretary Neeraj Verma discussed ongoing efforts since 1993-94 to improve district and subordinate courts.