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Judicial Infrastructure Committee Submits Interim Roadmap for Court Modernisation

A committee constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to modernise court infrastructure has submitted its interim report. The blueprint, prepared by the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, focuses on addressing infrastructural deficiencies, computerisation, and improving working conditions for judicial staff.

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Interim Report Submitted to CJI

The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to prepare a roadmap for modernising courts across the country, submitted its interim report to the CJI on Monday. The committee, set up on May 12, 2026, is headed by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar.

The establishment of the committee was announced by the Supreme Court in May, with its purpose described as ensuring a 'unified infrastructural ecosystem' on a pan-India basis. The committee was tasked with preparing a blueprint for modernisation of judicial infrastructure and securing suitable government allocation of funds.

Committee Composition

The committee includes Justice Debangsu Basak of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan of the Bombay High Court. Director General of the Central Public Works Department Satinder Pal Singh and Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar, who serves as the Member Secretary, are also part of the committee.

Mandate and Focus Areas

The committee's interim report contains a blueprint aimed at addressing infrastructure deficiencies in courts through substantial financial support from the government, according to a press release by the Supreme Court. The committee's mandate included identifying infrastructural constraints faced by the justice delivery system and suggesting facilities required for judges, court staff, lawyers, litigants, and visitors.

The panel was also tasked with suggesting measures for computerisation of courts as part of the e-Courts initiative, proposing citizen-centric services to make justice delivery more inclusive, and recommending steps to bridge the digital divide.

The committee examined measures for establishing modern court complexes and improving working conditions for judicial officers and administrative staff to enhance efficiency in the justice delivery system.

Next Steps

The interim report will form the basis for further consideration by the CJI and is aimed at facilitating discussions with the Centre and state governments for allocation of funds towards judicial infrastructure, as reported by Times Now. The CJI had asked the committee to submit its interim report by August 31, according to ANI.

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ANI (Asian News International)

Framing: The headline emphasizes the submission of an interim roadmap for modernising courts.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee constituted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Committee submitted interim report to CJI on Monday
Committee set up on May 12, 2026
Headed by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar
Includes Justice Debangsu Basak, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan
Includes Director General CPWD Satinder Pal Singh and Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar
Blueprint aimed at addressing infrastructure deficiencies and securing government funding
Mandate included identifying infrastructure gaps and recommending facilities
Tasked with suggesting measures for computerisation under e-Courts initiative
Examined measures for developing modern court complexes and improving working conditions
CJI asked committee to submit interim report by August 31

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Times Now

Framing: Highlights the roadmap for court modernisation, emphasizing citizen-centric services and e-Courts, and notes the submission of the report. — neutral and informative

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee submitted its interim report to CJI Surya Kant on Monday, nearly four months after it was constituted on May 12.
The committee is headed by Supreme Court Judge Justice Aravind Kumar.
The committee comprises Justice Debangsu Basak of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan of the Bombay High Court.
Director General of the Central Public Works Department Satinder Pal Singh and Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar were also part of the committee.
The committee was set up to prepare a blueprint for modernisation of judicial infrastructure and securing suitable government allocation of funds.
The committee has prepared a blueprint aimed at addressing infrastructural deficiencies in courts through substantial financial support from the government, the Supreme Court said in a press release.
The committee was tasked with suggesting measures for computerisation of courts as part of the e-Courts initiative, proposing citizen-centric services, and recommending steps to bridge the digital divide.
It examined measures for establishing modern court complexes and improving working conditions for judicial officers and administrative staff.
The interim report will form the basis for further consideration by the CJI and is aimed at facilitating discussions with the Centre and state governments for allocation of funds towards judicial infrastructure.
When the committee was constituted in May, the Supreme Court had said its purpose was to ensure a 'unified infrastructural ecosystem' on pan-India basis.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee submitted its interim report to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee was constituted on May 12, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe committee is headed by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe committee includes Justice Debangsu Basak of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan of the Bombay High Court.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimDirector General of the Central Public Works Department Satinder Pal Singh and Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar are part of the committee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe committee's interim report contains a blueprint aimed at addressing infrastructure deficiencies in courts through substantial financial support from the government.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC, ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe committee's mandate included identifying infrastructure gaps and recommending facilities for court staff, lawyers, and visitors.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe committee was tasked with suggesting measures for computerisation under the e-Courts initiative.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe committee examined measures for developing modern court complexes and improving working conditions for judicial and administrative staff.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe CJI asked the committee to submit its interim report by August 31.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe committee has prepared a blueprint aimed at addressing infrastructure deficiencies and securing substantial government funding for court modernisation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe interim report will form the basis for further consideration by the CJI and is aimed at facilitating discussions with the Centre and state governments regarding judicial infrastructure funding.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe committee was constituted in May and the Supreme Court had said its purpose was to create a 'unified infrastructural ecosystem' on a pan-India basis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Times Now as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: ANI (Asian News International), Times Now 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01