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Section 19: Infrastructure facilities

Commercial Courts Act, 2015 • Official Statutory Text & Practice Guide

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Act 4 of 2016
Section 18 All 23 Sections The Schedule (CPC Amendments) Section 20
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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 19

Section 19 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 mandates the State Government to provide necessary infrastructure, facilities, and staff for Commercial Courts and Commercial Appellate Courts.

  • State Government Statutory Obligation: The State Government shall provide all necessary infrastructure facilities to Commercial Courts and Commercial Appellate Courts.
  • Digital & Modern Courtroom Equipments: Includes modern courtroom technology, high-speed internet, e-filing desks, automated transcription facilities, and dedicated research staff.
  • Staff & Administrative Support: Requires appointment of qualified registry officers trained in commercial case classification and case management procedures.
  • Ensuring Functional Efficiency: Prevents commercial courts from suffering from the infrastructure deficits of ordinary mufassal courts.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • All India Judges Association v. Union of India, (2023) 9 SCC 626: The Supreme Court reiterated that providing adequate physical and digital infrastructure under statutory mandates like Section 19 is an indispensable constitutional obligation of State Governments.
  • Borse Brothers Engineers & Contractors (P) Ltd., (2021) 6 SCC 460: Discussed the need for modern technological infrastructure to support fast-track commercial dispute resolution.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

If a commercial trial is delayed due to lack of digital recording or video-link infrastructure, move an administrative application under Section 19 to the Principal District Judge praying for electronic court facilities.

Section 18 All 23 Sections The Schedule (CPC Amendments) Section 20