In a move to strengthen its technological backbone, the Supreme Court of India has fully operationalised its new on-premises data centre, inaugurated last month by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud before his retirement.
The inauguration, held at the Administrative Buildings Complex, was attended by Justice Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna (then Chief Justice-designate), Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Justice K.V. Viswanathan.
The new data centre marks a transformative step in the Supreme Court’s digital journey, replacing legacy systems with modern, resilient infrastructure, a senior official said.
Built by Sify Technologies, the facility is designed as a “smart-rack-row, concurrently maintainable” setup—meaning it is well-organised, advanced, and capable of operating without disruption, even during maintenance or upgrades. This makes it highly reliable and efficient, particularly for critical applications.
Guided by the Supreme Court’s Technology Supervisory Committee, chaired by Justice Narasimha and Justice Viswanathan, the data centre is tailored to support the judiciary’s increasing reliance on digital workflows. It promises robust IT infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
The project is among the final achievements of Justice Chandrachud’s tenure as Chief Justice, during which he consistently championed digital innovation in the judiciary. “Adopting advanced technological solutions is essential to modernising judicial processes and ensuring efficiency,” he said at the inauguration.
Raju Vegesna, chairman, Sify Technologies, called the project a reflection of India’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure in critical sectors. “I am elated that what started out as enabling digital transformation for different enterprises is now being adopted by the highest echelons of the judiciary,” he said.
By enabling seamless IT service access and enhancing data security, the data centre represents a key milestone in aligning the judiciary with India’s digital ambitions. Its operationalisation is expected to improve judicial efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline processes for handling cases and day-to-day operations.
