India, Dec. 14 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said improving judicial infrastructure is a priority for her government, announcing plans to build Delhi's first high-security prison in Narela and expand court infrastructure to ease pressure on the criminal justice system.

Addressing a gathering at the launch of the Society of Indian Law Firms's (SILF) mediation centre, the CM said the proposed prison would help decongest the overcrowded Tihar Jail and that the government was also constructing additional court blocks and courtrooms to strengthen legal infrastructure.

"Ease of living cannot be achieved unless ease of justice is fulfilled. We are working to maximise the reach of justice by building additional court blocks an...