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Rouse Avenue courts set for ₹550-cr boost
Delhi government plans a ₹550-crore expansion of the Rouse Avenue Court complex, adding 94 court rooms and related facilities to ease backlog. The new blocks would be built on 3.6 acres beside the existing building on DDU Marg, but require permission to cut and transplant about 450 trees.
Why It Matters
The expansion targets backlogs and high caseloads at a key court that handles high-profile cases involving lawmakers, expanding judicial infrastructure at the district level.
Timeline
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Rouse Avenue Court complex expansion plan announced
April 22, 2026
The Delhi government reformulated a plan to expand the Rouse Avenue Court complex under a ₹550-crore project, expanding to 94 additional court rooms and associated infrastructure, including lawyers’ chambers and sitting halls. The new blocks would be constructed on 3.6 acres adjacent to the existing building on DDU Marg. The project would require permission to cut and transplant about 450 trees. The expansion is intended to address the court’s backlog and high volume of cases and is part of a broader plan to expand judicial infrastructure at the district level.