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Court Infrastructure Development

  • 14 May 2026

On 13th May 2026, the first instalment of ₹401.50 crore under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities was released for District and Subordinate Courts.

Key Points

  • Financial Allocation:
    • ₹401.50 crore released for FY 2026–27.
    • Funds transferred through PFMS system to States and Union Territories.
  • Scheme Objective:
    • Strengthen infrastructure of district and subordinate courts.
    • Improve accessibility and efficiency of justice delivery.
  • Scheme Status:
    • Current tenure ended on March 31, 2026.
    • Proposal underway to extend scheme till 2030–31.
    • Temporary extension granted till September 30, 2026.
  • New Proposed Component:
    • “Waiting Hall for Litigants” proposed under the scheme.
    • Intended to improve citizen facilities in courts.
  • Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee:
    • Constituted by the Chief Justice of India on May 12, 2026.
    • Aim: Develop unified judicial infrastructure ecosystem.
  • Progress Under Scheme:
    • ₹12,844.72 crore released since inception (1993–94).
    • Over 73% released during last 12 years.
  • Infrastructure Achievements:
    • 6,345 court halls constructed.
    • 4,023 residential units completed.
    • Thousands more under construction.