India, Aug. 28 -- Housed in one of the iconic buildings of the Capitol Complex, designed by world-renowned architect Le Corbusier and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its global architectural significance, the Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) holds an important position in the judiciary of the country.

In recent years, the HC has been facing a shortage of space for members of the judiciary, supporting staff, lawyers, and the large volume of records generated on a day-to-day basis, besides the parking needs of the burgeoning number of advocates and litigants.

At the heart of these problems is the HC's jurisdiction, spanning over two states - Punjab and Haryana - in addition to the Union Territory of Chandigarh. This, paired...