Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Traffic Congestion Disrupts Delhi Court Operations
Imagine a busy road outside a courthouse in Delhi called Tis Hazari.
Many lawyers and people visit this court every day.
But the roads are often blocked by traffic jams.
This makes it very hard for lawyers to get to court on time.
Sometimes, they are so late that their cases have to be delayed.
The court and local authorities are trying to fix this problem by removing street vendors, enforcing traffic rules, and looking at building more parking spaces and shifting bus stops.
The problem is affecting everyone who needs to go to court, and the authorities are taking action to make the traffic smoother.
Traffic congestion near Delhi's Tis Hazari Courts is causing delays for lawyers, judges, and litigants.
A lawyer filed a petition citing illegal encroachments and unregulated activities contributing to the issue.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is taking action, including removing encroachments and imposing penalties.
Lack of parking space and a high volume of buses are exacerbating traffic problems.
Authorities are exploring solutions like shifting bus stands and constructing multi-level parking.
- Who
- Lawyers, judges, and litigants at Tis Hazari Courts.
- What
- Are experiencing significant traffic congestion and related issues.
- When
- Ongoing, with the article referencing actions in July and August.
- Where
- Near Tis Hazari Courts in Delhi.
- Why
- Due to encroachments, lack of parking, and high volume of vehicles.
- Court Complex
- Tis Hazari Courts
- Daily Footfall
- Over 40,000
- Tehbazaris Allotted
- 156
- Traffic Personnel Deployed
- 31
- DTC Buses Daily
- Approx. 2,000 from Kashmere Gate
- FIRs Registered (Jan-April 2025)
- 130
- Vehicles Seized (Jan-April 2025)
- 190
- Challans Imposed (Jan-April 2025)
- 5,946