Law Ministry allocation cut to ₹4,509 crore in Union Budget
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Why in news
The Union Budget for 2026-27 announced a reduction in the allocation for the Ministry of Law and Justice compared to the previous fiscal year.
Background
The Ministry of Law and Justice was allocated ₹4,509.06 crore for FY 2026-27, down from ₹4,998.24 crore in the previous year. While the Supreme Court's funding increased to ₹622.11 crore, the budget for judicial infrastructure development saw a cut from ₹998 crore to ₹810 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMinistry of Law and Justice allocation for FY 2026-27: ₹4,509.06 crore
- FactElection Commission of India total funding for FY 2026-27: ₹382.20 crore
- FactSupreme Court funding for FY 2026-27: ₹622.11 crore
- FactJudicial infrastructure development budget: ₹810 crore
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of fiscal constraints on the judicial infrastructure and the efficacy of the legal system in ensuring timely justice.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure deficit: Reduced funding for judicial infrastructure potentially exacerbates pendency and delays in the legal process.
- Fiscal prioritization: Balancing the budgetary requirements of constitutional bodies against the operational costs of the Ministry of Law.
Keywords: fiscal consolidation · judicial infrastructure · budgetary allocation · pendency · public expenditure
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