The Himachal Pradesh High Court has levied a fine of ₹10 lakh on the Congress government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for its ongoing failure to enhance judicial infrastructure. Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia noted that despite repeated requests from the Union Ministry of Law for special courts to address Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases, the state has made no significant progress. The court dismissed the government's assurances as mere 'hollow promises,' highlighting that the existing infrastructure has not been upgraded since its establishment 20 years ago. The court proposed the creation of 34 new courts, but the government only suggested establishing two civil judge courts in locations that were not requested. The bench criticized this proposal, emphasizing the disconnect between judicial needs and government actions. The court also expressed concern over the government's partial approval for judicial vehicles and its financial constraints on judicial posts. The court warned that if the state does not take proactive measures by the next hearing on May 4, 2026, it may issue further harsh orders.