Recognising the urgent need to address the city’s courtroom shortfall, Atishi also directed the departments to prepare a step-wise timeline and checklist for the construction of these new courtrooms, with the intent of expanding the judiciary’s capacity in a timely manner.

“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 achieving this goal,” said Atishi.

“The (CM Arvind) 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,” she added.