Archive · 28 Jul 2026
UP Chief Secretary Appears in Court Over Delay in New Courts
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary appeared in court because there has been a delay in setting up 900 new courts.
The court was not happy with the delay and wanted to know why it was taking so long.
The Chief Secretary said they need more time to get everything ready and approved by the government.
The court has set the next hearing for September 21.
The new courts include different types like Higher Judicial Service and Civil Judge courts.
The government has already given in-principle approval, but they need to get the final approval from the Council of Ministers.
UP Chief Secretary appeared before the Allahabad High Court over delay in setting up 900 new courts.
The court expressed displeasure and summoned the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Law).
The government seeks two months to complete formalities and issue the government order.
The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Chief Minister and will be placed before the Council of Ministers.
The new courts include 225 Higher Judicial Service, 375 Civil Judge (Senior Division), and 300 Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Law)
- What
- Delay in setting up 900 new courts
- When
- Hearing on July 23, next hearing on September 21
- Where
- Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court
- Why
- To strengthen the state's judicial infrastructure
Government's Stance
Court's Stance
Approval Process
Government's Stance
The government needs more time to complete formalities and obtain Cabinet approval.
Court's Stance
The court is displeased with the delay and has summoned officials to expedite the process.
- Date of Hearing
- September 21
- Number of New Courts
- 900
- Types of Courts
- 225 Higher Judicial Service, 375 Civil Judge (Senior Division), 300 Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Approval Status
- In-principle approval by Chief Minister
- Next Step
- Proposal to be placed before the Council of Ministers
