The Punjab High Court, led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, has summoned the Punjab chief secretary to provide an affidavit detailing the delays in judicial infrastructure development. The court is hearing a suo motu public interest litigation regarding inadequate judicial facilities in Punjab and Haryana. It highlighted that while the executive receives prompt infrastructure support, the judiciary suffers from significant delays. For instance, Moga district, established in 1995, has seen prolonged delays in acquiring land for a judicial court complex, with decisions made as late as 2015. Similarly, Mohali district, formed in 2006, has only partially allocated land for judicial residences after nearly 20 years. Pathankot, established in 2011, faces challenges as the chosen land for judicial construction is classified as “protected forest.” The court criticized the state government for its inaction and has mandated the chief secretary to explain the discrepancies by May 15. This situation underscores the urgent need for improved judicial infrastructure in the region.