GURUGRAM, July 12: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday underscored the importance of transforming India’s judicial infrastructure to match the rapidly evolving nature of legal disputes while inaugurating the newly built Tower of Justice judicial complex in Gurugram. The state of the art complex is expected to significantly improve judicial efficiency and strengthen the delivery of justice in one of India’s fastest growing commercial hubs.
The inauguration ceremony brought together several prominent dignitaries, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh, and Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra.
Judiciary Must Keep Pace with Modern Legal Challenges
Addressing judges, lawyers and officials, Justice Surya Kant observed that India’s justice delivery framework cannot remain static while society, technology and commerce continue to evolve at a rapid pace. He said the increasing complexity of litigation, especially in commercial and financial matters, requires modern infrastructure, efficient court management and technology driven solutions.
He stressed that judicial institutions should continuously upgrade themselves to ensure timely disposal of cases while maintaining the highest standards of fairness and transparency.
According to the Chief Justice, judicial reforms today extend beyond procedural changes and include the creation of world-class infrastructure capable of supporting digital courts, hybrid hearings and modern case management systems.
Haryana Encouraged to Expand District Court Infrastructure
Justice Kant also suggested that Haryana should consider developing integrated district court complexes similar to those established in Uttar Pradesh. Such judicial campuses, he said, would enable better coordination among different courts, improve public access to justice and enhance the overall capacity of the judiciary.
He pointed out that additional courtrooms and improved facilities would particularly benefit commercial litigation and cases filed under the Negotiable Instruments Act, where pendency continues to remain substantial.
The CJI stated that expanding judicial infrastructure is essential for reducing delays while supporting the state’s rapidly expanding economy.
Modern Complex Equipped with Advanced Facilities
Spread across nearly seven acres, the newly inaugurated Tower of Justice has been designed as one of North India’s most modern judicial complexes.
The building includes 55 technologically equipped courtrooms, replacing the previous facility that accommodated only 45 courts. The additional courtrooms are expected to increase judicial capacity and improve case disposal rates.
The complex incorporates several modern features, including:
Video conferencing-enabled courtrooms
Digitally managed judicial record rooms
Dedicated administrative facilities
Advanced public service infrastructure
Space proposed for an International Arbitration Centre under the supervision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
Officials said these facilities would help integrate technology into day-to-day court functioning while supporting faster and more transparent judicial processes.
Symbol of Public Confidence
Justice Surya Kant described the Tower of Justice as more than a government building, calling it a symbol of citizens’ faith in constitutional governance.
He expressed confidence that the complex would serve generations of litigants and legal professionals while promoting confidence in the judicial system.
The Chief Justice also recalled that he had laid the foundation stone for the project in January 2017 during his tenure as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Witnessing its completion, he remarked, represented a personally satisfying milestone in his judicial journey.
Foundation Stones Laid for Two More Judicial Complexes
During the programme, Justice Kant also virtually laid the foundation stones for new judicial complexes at Tauru and Punhana in Haryana’s Nuh district.
These projects are intended to improve judicial accessibility in semi-urban and rural regions, reducing the need for litigants to travel long distances for court proceedings.
The move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure throughout the state.
Growing Caseload Reflects Gurugram’s Economic Expansion
Officials highlighted that Gurugram’s transformation into one of India’s leading financial and corporate centres has significantly increased the volume of litigation.
The city’s courts are presently handling:
More than 24,000 civil disputes
Around 1,000 commercial cases
Over one lakh cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act
The presence of regional offices of numerous multinational corporations has further contributed to the growing demand for efficient judicial services.
The expanded infrastructure is expected to help courts address these rising workloads more effectively.
Haryana CM Highlights Ease of Justice
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the judicial complex as an embodiment of constitutional values and public trust.
He said judicial infrastructure plays a vital role in ensuring that citizens receive timely and effective justice while supporting economic growth.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Saini observed that ease of justice deserves equal attention alongside ease of doing business.
He noted that Gurugram’s modern judicial infrastructure would contribute to creating a more investor-friendly environment by strengthening confidence in dispute resolution mechanisms.
The Chief Minister also announced that part of the old court complex would be redeveloped to construct modern advocate chambers equipped with improved facilities for legal practitioners.
Centre Emphasises Technology-Driven Judicial Reforms
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal described the inauguration as another important milestone in India’s ongoing judicial modernisation efforts.
He said the government remains committed to making justice more accessible, efficient and citizen-centric through digital reforms and infrastructure development.
Highlighting various initiatives undertaken in recent years, Meghwal referred to:
e-Courts Mission Mode Project
e-Filing systems
e-Prosecution
e-Prisons
e-Forensics
e-Seva Kendras
Digital payment facilities
National judicial digital platforms
These initiatives, he said, are simplifying legal procedures while improving transparency and reducing delays.
Khattar Stresses Need for World-Class Judicial Facilities
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Gurugram’s rapid urban and industrial growth had made the construction of a modern judicial complex essential.
He observed that expanding infrastructure would help courts respond more effectively to increasing litigation generated by the city’s booming economy.
According to him, the Tower of Justice provides judges, advocates and litigants with facilities comparable to international standards.
Rao Inderjit Singh Highlights Reform Measures
Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh said that timely and affordable justice remains central to India’s governance reforms.
He pointed to several legislative and administrative measures introduced over the past decade, including the repeal of outdated laws, implementation of the Jan Vishwas Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, expansion of commercial courts, National Judicial Data Grid and AI-assisted case management systems.
These reforms, he said, are helping reduce case pendency while improving judicial efficiency across the country.
He added that Gurugram’s emergence as a major economic centre now has judicial infrastructure capable of supporting its expanding legal and commercial requirements.
Tribute to Construction Workforce
Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra concluded the ceremony by acknowledging the contribution of engineers, architects, labourers, masons and support staff involved in constructing the complex.
He said the successful completion of the Tower of Justice reflected years of dedicated effort and collaboration among multiple agencies working toward strengthening India’s judicial system.
The inauguration marks a significant step in Haryana’s judicial infrastructure development, with authorities expressing confidence that the new complex will enhance judicial efficiency, improve access to justice and support the state’s long-term economic growth.