In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed the long-pending issue of judicial infrastructure in subordinate courts across States. Finding that adequate infrastructure is essential to Rule of Law and access to justice—constitutional obligations that cannot be excused by financial constraints—the Court declared it mandatory to provide basic facilities, amenities, and access-oriented features in all court complexes. The Court issued comprehensive directions requiring States to formulate short, medium, and long-term development plans with specific infrastructure components, including court buildings, judges' quarters, parking, accessibility for disabled persons, creche facilities, and modern technology. States were directed to establish committees to implement these plans with effective budgeting and utilization of funds.", "summary_100": "The Supreme Court addressed the long-pending issue of judicial infrastructure in subordinate courts across States. Finding that adequate infrastructure is essential to Rule of Law and access to justice—constitutional obligations that cannot be excused by financial constraints—the Court declared it mandatory to provide basic facilities, amenities, and access-oriented features in all court complexes. The Court issued comprehensive directions requiring States to formulate short, medium, and long-term development plans with specific infrastructure components, including court buildings, judges' quarters, parking, accessibility for disabled persons, creche facilities, and modern technology. States were directed to establish committees to implement these plans with effective budgeting and utilization of funds."
The lawyer headnote and full judgment text are available to registered users.