Governing Body of the Access to Justice Development Fund Approves Groundbreaking Projects for Inclusive and Sustainable Judicial Infrastructure

Sun, September 07, 2025

#PJNJusticeWatch #SupremeCourt Governing Body of the Access to Justice Development Fund Approves Groundbreaking Projects for Inclusive and Sustainable Judicial Infrastructure

This landmark contribution will be utilized for advancing women-centric facilities in courts, solarization of judicial complexes, provision of clean drinking water and establishment of e-libraries in courts across the country with special focus on underdeveloped and remote districts, ensuring broader access and inclusivity.

Women Facilitation and Inclusivity: The Governing Body approved projects of the High Court of Sindh and High Court of Balochistan amounting to Rs. 631.579 million, with emphasis on establishing Women-centric facilities within court premises. This will provide a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment for female litigants.

Solarization and E-Libraries in Underdeveloped Regions: Approval was granted for projects of the Sindh, Lahore, Balochistan, and Peshawar High Courts under the Underdeveloped Regions (UDR) Window amounting to Rs.317 million. These projects include the solarization of courts to ensure uninterrupted power supply and the establishment of modern e-libraries in remote and underdeveloped districts.

Judicial Training and Legal Aid: The Governing Body also sanctioned various training programs for the Federal and Provincial Judicial Academies. In addition, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were approved to streamline the provision of free legal aid to deserving litigants, particularly for cases pending before the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Strengthening AJDF Rules: The forum approved proposed amendments to the AJDF Rules aimed at broadening the scope of the Judicial and Research Window and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Fund.

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