Madhya Pradesh Chief Justice Inaugurates New Family Courts, Judicial Housing & Child-Friendly Courtroom
Bhopal, April 5: Chief Justice SK Kait of the Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that real progress in the justice system is not just about laws and judgments, but about the ease with which people can access and receive justice.
The Chief Justice made this remark while virtually inaugurating new family court buildings in Jhabua and Balaghat districts. The event also marked the launch of housing facilities for judicial officers in Budhar (Shahdol), Rajendragram (Anuppur), Shajapur, Kolaras (Shivpuri) and a child-friendly courtroom in Manawar (Dhar district).
New Family Courts for Faster Justice in Domestic Disputes
Chief Justice Kait highlighted that the new family court buildings will significantly improve the legal infrastructure for handling domestic disputes.
📌 Key Features of the New Family Courts:
✅ Dedicated Courtrooms for hearings
✅ Filing Sections to streamline case submissions
✅ Counseling Rooms for dispute resolution
✅ Crèche Facility to assist families with children
✅ Essential Amenities to enhance judicial efficiency
He noted that the courts would create a structured, accessible, and efficient environment for families seeking legal redress.
Child-Friendly Courtroom to Support Young Victims
A child-friendly courtroom in Manawar, Dhar district, has also been inaugurated to provide a safe and supportive space for young victims and witnesses.
🟢 Why It Matters: The special courtroom is designed to reduce the trauma that children may experience while testifying in legal proceedings.
Judicial Housing to Enhance Work Efficiency
Chief Justice Kait also unveiled residential complexes for judicial officers across multiple districts. The housing facilities aim to provide well-equipped, comfortable accommodations, allowing judicial officers to work with greater focus and efficiency.
🏠 New Judicial Housing Locations:
✔ Budhar (Shahdol)
✔ Rajendragram (Anuppur)
✔ Shajapur
✔ Kolaras (Shivpuri)
₹24 Crore Investment in Judiciary Infrastructure
The entire project, including the family courts, housing facilities, and the child-friendly courtroom, was completed at a cost of ₹24 crore.
Commitment to Justice & Accessibility
CJ Kait reiterated that the judiciary’s role extends beyond legal rulings—it must ensure that justice is accessible, efficient, and people-centric. The new infrastructure projects reflect a commitment to strengthening the justice delivery system in Madhya Pradesh.
