Modernization of Courts: Supreme Court High-Level Committee Background: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has announced the formation of a high-level committee led by Justice Arvind Kumar of the Supreme Court. The committee is tasked with preparing a blueprint for modernizing courts nationwide and securing government funding between ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 crore for this initiative. About the Justice Arvind Kumar Committee This is a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, a high-level expert group aimed at completely overhauling the physical and digital infrastructure of the Indian judiciary. The committee includes senior judges from the Supreme Court and various High Courts, as well as top administrative and technical officials. Established by: Supreme Court of India. Deadline: The committee has been requested to submit its comprehensive report on findings and financial requirements to Sanjeev Sanyal by August 31 of this year. Objectives Identify systemic bottlenecks. Improve facilities for litigants and lawyers. Implement cutting-edge technology for faster case disposal. Bridge the digital divide through 'e-courts' initiatives and construct modern court complexes designed for the 21st century.
