The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, has established a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee aimed at creating a comprehensive roadmap to enhance judicial infrastructure across India. This initiative is crucial as the judicial system faces significant challenges, including a backlog of cases, insufficient courtrooms, and inadequate staffing. The committee will assess the infrastructural needs of various High Courts and District Courts, ensuring a cohesive approach to judicial facilities nationwide. It is chaired by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar, with members including judges from different High Courts and representatives from the Central Public Works Department. The committee's mandate extends beyond physical infrastructure, addressing constraints in the justice delivery system and recommending improvements for judges, lawyers, and court staff. An interim report is expected by August 31, 2026. The formation of this committee comes at a time when budget allocations for judicial infrastructure have seen a decline, with the Ministry of Law and Justice receiving ₹4,509.06 crore for 2026-27, which is nearly ₹400 crore less than the previous year. This reduction highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by the judiciary, as the Centre's contribution to judicial expenditure remains limited.