New Delhi, May 24 -- The Co-ordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi recently met with Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, to advocate for an increase in the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi's district courts--from the current Rs 2 crores to Rs 20 crores.

Delhi, recognized as the second-largest business hub in India, hosts numerous corporate headquarters and government offices. Given the city's rapid economic growth and increasing litigation, the committee emphasized the urgent need to redistribute civil case jurisdiction, ensuring district courts handle a broader range of cases to ease the burden on the Delhi High Court.

Currently, Delhi's 11 district courts--spread across six court complex...