Delhi Law and PWD Minister Atishi has conducted a comprehensive review of the city government’s ambitious plan to construct 188 new courtrooms in the national capital during a key review meeting.

Recognising the urgent need to address the city’s courtroom shortfall, Atishi directed officials to prepare detailed plans, emphasizing the importance of timeline-driven construction to meet the pressing demand for judicial infrastructure. The officials were directed by the minister to prepare a step-wise timeline and checklist for the preparation of these new courtrooms, with the intent of expanding the judiciary’s capacity on a war footing. The Kejriwal Government will accept no delays or compromise in pursuit of this crucial goal, she said.

In the review meeting held on Tuesday with senior officials, Atishi directed the PWD and Law departments to work on a war-footing, ensuring the timely establishment of courtrooms across the city.

“Every Indian is entitled to essential judicial infrastructure, for their right to speedy and accessible justice to be preserved. The mission to build 188 new courtrooms in Delhi will be key to achieve this goal.” said Atishi, underscoring the Kejriwal government’s push to build the courts as soon as possible.

Highlighting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s unwavering commitment to the fundamental right of every Indian to speedy and accessible justice, Atishi said, “The Kejriwal Government is firmly dedicated to providing ample courtrooms for the judicial relief of citizens. Currently, judges and courts across the country are overburdened with pending litigation, causing undue delays in the resolution of cases. The commitment to build 188 new courtrooms in Delhi aligns with the broader vision of strengthening a judicial system that can serve the citizens of Delhi efficiently and responsibly.”

As part of the ambitious construction plan, she iterated on the inclusion of essential facilities within all new courtrooms without fail. The objective is to guarantee the comfort and convenience of all stakeholders in the legal process. This approach reflects the government’s holistic vision for a judicial infrastructure that not only meets public demand but also prioritizes the well-being of judges, lawyers and citizens who come to the court in pursuit of justice.