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Judicial Infrastructure

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Directly impacts the efficiency, accessibility, and quality of justice delivery, a core function of the state and a critical aspect of governance (GS2). It also touches upon public finance and resource allocation.

Judicial infrastructure encompasses the physical and technological facilities essential for the efficient functioning of courts, including courtrooms, staff amenities, digital systems, and basic services, which are critical for ensuring timely and accessible justice.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Committee Formation

A committee formed by the CJI assesses infrastructural requirements nationwide.

Modernization Goal

Aims to modernize courts and address existing deficiencies.

Impact on Pendency

Inadequate infrastructure contributes to case pendency and delays.

Funding Source

Budgetary allocations for the Ministry of Law and Justice directly impact infrastructure development.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Polity & Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Supreme Court of IndiaConstitutes committees for assessment
Ministry of Law and JusticeAllocates funds and oversees development
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • CJI-constituted committee assesses court infrastructure.
  • Aims to modernize courts and address deficiencies.
  • Crucial for tackling case pendency.
  • Budgetary support from Ministry of Law and Justice is vital.

High-confidence PYQs

2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

Indian PolityOpen question
2023Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental ...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4...

Indian PolityOpen question
2023Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental ...

Indian PolityOpen question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4...

Indian PolityOpen question
2022Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2021Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2019Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...

Indian PolityOpen question

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2019Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...

Indian PolityOpen question

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2018Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validi...

Indian PolityOpen question

Topic timeline

Indian Polity & Governance
Prelims 2018· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validi...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...

Open question

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...

Open question

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...

Open question
Prelims 2021· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of ...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental ...

Open question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental ...

Open question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

Open question

Judicial infrastructure panel submits interim report to CJI

01 Sep 2026 · The state of judicial infrastructure, including physical facilities and technological support, is a key determinant of the judiciary's capacity to handle cases and deliver timely justice, requiring sustained government support and financial allocation.

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Judicial Infrastructure

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of ...

2022·Indian Polity
Solve

Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...

2019·Indian Polity
Solve

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...

2019·Indian Polity
Solve

Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validi...

2018·Indian Polity
Solve

With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...

2021·Indian Polity
Solve

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental ...

2023·Indian Polity
Solve

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4...

2023·Indian Polity
Solve

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

2024·Indian Polity
Solve

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