Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar attended the inauguration of the newly constructed 'Justice Tower' district court complex in Gurugram, Haryana, on Sunday, 12 July 2026, alongside Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, among other senior dignitaries.

Sharing the occasion on X, Khattar described it as a privilege to be part of the inauguration ceremony — 'लोकार्पण समारोह में सम्मिलित होने का सुअवसर' (the auspicious opportunity to participate in the dedication ceremony). He also noted that workers who contributed to the construction of the complex were felicitated at the event.

Context

The Justice Tower complex is described by Khattar as one of the largest district court complexes in North India. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art judicial service centres, conference halls, and technology-driven amenities designed to make the judicial process more transparent, secure, efficient, and citizen-friendly.

Khattar called it 'not merely a new building, but an important initiative towards an accessible, organised, and modern justice system,' expressing confidence that the complex would prove 'a milestone in delivering swift and easy justice to citizens.'

Policy Backdrop

The inauguration fits within a sustained national push to modernise subordinate court infrastructure. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has channelled funds to states for constructing new court buildings equipped with video-conferencing suites and digital case-management systems.

The e-Courts Mission Mode Project, launched in 2005 and extended through successive phases, has been the primary vehicle for digitising district and subordinate courts across the country. Gurugram, as a rapidly expanding urban district in Haryana, has seen significant growth in litigation volumes, making expanded and modernised court infrastructure a pressing administrative need.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries are litigants and the district judiciary of Gurugram and surrounding areas. Technology-enabled facilities — including digital case management and dedicated judicial service centres — are intended to reduce procedural delays and improve access for ordinary citizens navigating the court system.

The felicitation of construction workers at the event was also notable, with senior ministers and the Chief Justice of India present to acknowledge their contribution — a gesture Khattar highlighted separately in his post.

What's Next

The inauguration of the Justice Tower is expected to set a template for similar modern court complexes across other Haryana districts and potentially other states under the ongoing centrally sponsored infrastructure scheme. Policymakers and the judiciary will likely track case disposal metrics and utilisation of the new facilities as benchmarks for future investments in judicial infrastructure.