Overview
- Bhushan R. Gavai urged that the complex reflect constitutional values and avoid extravagance, saying courts are a temple of justice rather than luxury spaces.
- Maharashtra handed over 15 of roughly 30.16 acres for the site, with the remaining land due by March 2026, according to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
- The project is planned at about 50 lakh sq ft with an estimated cost in the range of Rs 4,000–4,200 crore and a five‑year completion target.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pressed for “democratic” rather than “imperial” grandeur and sought adequate facilities for government legal officers.
- Architect Hafeez Contractor will lead the design, with officials citing AI‑enabled systems, consolidated judicial functions, and Bar consultation to ensure practical planning.