National Judicial Infrastructure Authority

Due to the neglected state of judicial infrastructure in the country, there have been calls for establishing a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana also proposed the setting up of a judicial infrastructure Authority for effective functioning of the judiciary.

What is Judicial Infrastructure?

• Judicial infrastructure includes the physical premises of courts, tribunals, lawyers’ chambers, as well as the digital and human resources infrastructure. Judicial Infrastructure is necessary for ensuring timely dispensation of justice.

Why is Judicial Infrastructure lagging?

• Lack of Availability of Finances: According to the India Justice Report, India’s annual average spending on the ....