The proposal to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi's district courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore triggered a strike by the Delhi High Court Bar Association and a wider debate on the future of Delhi's civil justice system. Publicly available information indicates that the Delhi High Court constituted a committee following representations from the Coordination Committee of District Court Bar Associations. The High Court further noted1 Delhi High Court Bar Association & Anr. Why Delhi's Original Side MattersThe proposal also invites a broader discussion about the purpose of the Delhi High Court's original civil jurisdiction. Readiness involves far more than establishing commercial courts under the Commercial Courts Act.