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Rajasthan High Court Orders Crèches in All Judicial Complexes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court administration has directed the establishment of child‑care crèches in state judicial complexes, catering to children aged six months to eight years.
The administration of the Rajasthan High Court issued formal instructions to set up dedicated child‑care facilities, commonly known as crèches, within the premises of the state’s judicial complexes. The move aims to provide a safe and supervised environment for children of court staff, lawyers and visitors, reducing the need for parents to arrange external care during court hours.
Under the new directive, each designated crèche will be equipped to admit children from six months up to eight years of age. The facilities are expected to offer basic amenities such as seating, play areas and age‑appropriate supervision, though specific operational details have not been disclosed.
The decision reflects a broader trend among Indian courts to enhance workplace support services and acknowledges the challenges faced by legal professionals balancing demanding schedules with family responsibilities. Implementation will be overseen by the High Court’s administrative wing, which will coordinate with individual courts to ensure compliance.
Stakeholders, including bar associations and court employees, have welcomed the initiative, noting that on‑site child‑care can improve attendance and reduce delays caused by parental absenteeism. The High Court has not announced a timeline for the rollout, but the directive signals a commitment to modernising court infrastructure in Rajasthan.
Under the new directive, each designated crèche will be equipped to admit children from six months up to eight years of age. The facilities are expected to offer basic amenities such as seating, play areas and age‑appropriate supervision, though specific operational details have not been disclosed.
The decision reflects a broader trend among Indian courts to enhance workplace support services and acknowledges the challenges faced by legal professionals balancing demanding schedules with family responsibilities. Implementation will be overseen by the High Court’s administrative wing, which will coordinate with individual courts to ensure compliance.
Stakeholders, including bar associations and court employees, have welcomed the initiative, noting that on‑site child‑care can improve attendance and reduce delays caused by parental absenteeism. The High Court has not announced a timeline for the rollout, but the directive signals a commitment to modernising court infrastructure in Rajasthan.