CJI Forms Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to Standardize Court Facilities Nationally

The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee (JIAC) marks a pivot from fragmented, state-led court maintenance to a coordinated national planning model. Disparities in physical and digital infrastructure across Indian courts have long hampered unified service delivery, particularly as the e-courts project scales up. By centralizing the assessment process, the Supreme Court aims to standardize the environment for both judicial officers and litigants.

The committee is tasked with auditing current facilities, from physical workspaces to digital connectivity, and residential requirements for judicial staff. The resulting findings will provide the Chief Justice with the data needed to push for consistent standards across all states and Union Territories under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary.

• Committee Head: Secretary General, Supreme Court of India
• Core Objective: Establishing a unified infrastructure standard across India
• Reporting Line: The Committee submits findings directly to the Chief Justice of India
• Primary Engagement: Coordination with Union and State Governments for funding and execution

Glossary

JIAC: The Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, established to oversee the physical and digital modernization of the Indian court system.

Unified Infrastructural Ecosystem: A policy objective aimed at ensuring equal standards of facilities and digital resources across all levels of the judiciary.

NaukriSync Exam Angle

Polity & Governance: The JIAC was formed on May 12, 2026, to standardize infrastructure nationwide. Candidates should note the committee's purpose—to resolve regional disparities—and the reporting hierarchy, where the committee provides a roadmap for the CJI to engage with the executive branches of government.