Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance

The Union Government, through the centrally sponsored judicial infrastructure scheme, has strengthened judicial infrastructure in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh by addressing critical gaps in court halls, residential units for judicial officers, and digital facilities. As of 31 May 2026, Karnataka has 1,278 court halls and 1,199 residential units available against a sanctioned strength of 1,398 judges, while Himachal Pradesh has 180 court halls and 161 residential units against 192 sanctioned posts. Over the past five years, 586 court halls and 129 residential units have been completed in Karnataka, with 218 court halls and 46 units under construction, whereas Himachal Pradesh has completed four court halls and has 36 under construction, alongside five residential units in progress. Financial allocations over the last five years reflect this push, with Karnataka receiving ₹34.09 crore in 2025-26 and Himachal Pradesh ₹12.25 crore, while ₹5.33 crore and ₹5.195 crore have been sanctioned for 2026-27 respectively.

This initiative is part of a broader Centre for the Development of Judicial Infrastructure (CDJI) framework aimed at enhancing access to justice through physical and digital means. The e-Courts Mission Mode Project, under its third phase, has allocated ₹151.73 crore to Karnataka and ₹20.66 crore to Himachal Pradesh for digital infrastructure, ensuring end-to-end digitization from case filing to judgment delivery. For banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B aspirants, this development underscores the intersection of governance, fiscal federalism, and digital public infrastructure—key themes in polity and governance sections. Questions may focus on the role of centrally sponsored schemes, fund flow mechanisms, or the impact of e-governance in judicial efficiency, making it a relevant current-affairs topic for exam preparation.

Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)

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