Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Separate National Judicial Data Grid For Tribunals

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking the establishment of a separate National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) for tribunals. The PIL argued that a distinct NJDG for tribunals would increase transparency and accessibility of tribunal-related data. However, the court noted that creating a separate data grid for tribunals falls within the domain of policy-making, not judicial intervention. The court emphasized that while transparency is essential, it is for the government to decide whether a separate NJDG for tribunals is necessary. The judgment highlights the court's reluctance to overstep its jurisdiction into matters of policy design.