Centre Allocates ₹2,010 Crore for Judicial Infrastructure and eCourts Modernisation - 25th July 2026 - Ministry of Law and Justice - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Law and Justice
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on 25th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹2,010 crore to enhance judicial infrastructure and advance the eCourts Project Phase-III. This initiative focuses on the digitization of courts, capacity building, and strengthening infrastructure for District and Subordinate Courts to ensure accessible and speedy justice. The report, presented by the Union Minister of Law and Justice to the Lok Sabha on July 25, 2026, also details significant personnel vacancies within the Rajasthan judicial system.
Key Points / Main Content
Budgetary Allocations
- Infrastructure Development: ₹810 crore is allocated under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) specifically for the infrastructure of District and Subordinate Courts.
- eCourts Modernisation: ₹1,200 crore is designated for Phase-III of the eCourts Project, covering digitisation, training, and capacity-building programs.
Digital and Support Services
- Digital Tools: Implementation of e-Filing, e-Pay, Virtual Courts, video conferencing, and the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).
- Pre-litigation Advice: Tele-Law services are made available through Common Service Centres (CSCs).
- Dispute Resolution: Promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and Lok Adalats, for faster case resolution.
- Legal Aid: Provision of free legal aid through various Legal Services Authorities.
Personnel Statistics and Vacancies (Rajasthan)
- Rajasthan High Court: Currently faces 11 vacancies for Judges, 205 for Judicial Officers, and 7,606 for Court Staff against sanctioned strengths.
- Tonk Judgeship: Reports a near-full strength of Judicial Officers (1 vacancy) but a significant shortage of Court Staff (165 vacancies).
- Sawai Madhopur Judgeship: Maintains 24 working Judicial Officers (1 vacancy) and faces 127 vacancies in Court Staff positions.
Factors Influencing Case Disposal
- Expeditious disposal of cases is noted to be dependent on factors beyond funding, including case complexity, investigation quality, evidence availability, advocate presentation, and timely court processes.
Impact Analysis
Judiciary and Court Administrations Impact The allocation provides the necessary financial resources to upgrade physical infrastructure and transition to a digitized workflow. Action Required Courts must implement the eCourts Phase-III digital services and manage the training of personnel for capacity building.
Rajasthan State Judicial Authorities Impact Data reveals a critical shortage in human resources, particularly regarding court staff in the Rajasthan High Court and local judgeships like Tonk and Sawai Madhopur. Action Required Authorities need to address the substantial vacancies in sanctioned posts to improve operational efficiency.
Legal Professionals and Litigants Impact Stakeholders gain access to modernized services such as e-Filing, virtual hearings, and Tele-Law services for pre-litigation. Action Required Advocates and parties are encouraged to actively participate in court processes and utilize ADR mechanisms like mediation for quicker dispute resolution.