The CJI indicated that, in order to modernize judicial infrastructure as soon as possible, the Supreme Court intends to expand by building more courtrooms and facilities for attorneys and litigants.
According to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, the Supreme Court of India would enhance its infrastructure by adding 27 new courtrooms, 4 registrar courtrooms, and more amenities for attorneys and litigants.
The CJI announced that the Supreme Court is aiming to build a new facility to house extra courtrooms and other amenities as soon as possible in order to rebuild judicial infrastructure.
He went on to say that the museum and the annex building will be removed to make way for extra courtrooms and bar rooms for the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), and a bar room for female attorneys.
“We must overhaul judicial infrastructure as soon as possible.” We intend to create a new structure for the Supreme Court that will house 27 more courtrooms, 4 registrar courtrooms, and suitable amenities for attorneys and litigants. The museum and annex building will be removed to make way for 15 courtrooms, SCBA and SCAORA meeting rooms, and women’s bar rooms, according to the CJI.
He was addressing at the SCBA’s Independence Day celebrations on the Supreme Court grounds.
According to the CJI, the Supreme Court has submitted the request to the Central Government, and the case is currently waiting with the Department of Justice.
Furthermore, he stated that, according to the comprehensive plan report, the second phase of the complex will result in the partial demolition of the present structure in order to establish 12 extra courtrooms.
He noted that the legislative, the judiciary, and the executive have all made substantial contributions to the growth of democracy during the last 76 years.
He emphasized that the past 76 years show that the history of the Indian court is connected with the struggles of ordinary citizens. In this regard, he emphasized that it is the supreme court’s role to remove impediments that prevent individuals from accessing the courts. He also stated that a well-defined path is already in place to guarantee that the Constitution is accessible to even the most marginalized people.
