Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Tihar Jail to get virtual court hearings
The government is setting up special rooms in Tihar Jail so that prisoners can appear in court virtually.
This means they won't have to be physically taken to court.
The rooms will have all the necessary electrical work done so that video calls can happen smoothly.
The project will cost about Rs 9.5 lakhs and needs to be completed in one month.
Only certain prisoners, like those who are sick or in danger, will be able to use this service.
The government is asking companies to submit their plans and prices for this project.
Public Works Department floats tender for video-conferencing facilities at Tihar Jail.
Project aims to enable virtual court appearances for inmates with threat perception or ailments.
Estimated cost of the project is Rs 9,52,445.
Work includes internal electrification and electrical installations for court video-conferencing rooms.
Completion time set at one month from the date of commencement.
- Who
- Public Works Department (PWD)
- What
- Setting up video-conferencing facilities for virtual court hearings
- When
- Completion within one month of commencement
- Where
- CJ-1 complex, Tihar Jail, New Delhi
- Why
- To facilitate virtual court appearances for inmates with threat perception or ailments
- Project Cost
- Rs 9,52,445
- Completion Time
- 1 month from commencement
- Security Deposit
- Rs 19,049
- Location
- CJ-1 complex, Tihar Jail, New Delhi
- Project Type
- Video-conferencing pilot project