Addressing the Infrastructure Deficit in India's Judiciary
· India · Business Standard
India's judicial system faces a critical shortage of physical infrastructure, including courtrooms, residential quarters, and digital facilities. The lack of adequate space and modern technology contributes to significant case backlogs and delays across various levels of the judiciary. While the central and state governments share the responsibility for funding court infrastructure, progress remains uneven across different regions. Enhanced investment is necessary to improve the efficiency of legal proceedings and ensure timely access to justice for citizens. The report does not specify the exact budgetary allocations or the timeline for proposed upgrades.
Why it matters
Inadequate judicial infrastructure directly impacts the speed of trial processes, affecting millions of litigants waiting for case resolutions in Indian courts.
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