The Bombay High Court, which has constantly emphasised on the importance of implementing the Disaster Management Act, 2005, over the past few months, will soon be the first court in the city to have its own disaster management plan. The Rs 2.5-crore plan has been formulated by court staff in collaboration with the Fire Brigade, and will be finalised by next month.

With a daily footfall of more than 5,000 people, the High Court located at Fort, currently has a basic evacuation plan, and the exit routes have been put up on each floor. An official from the Public Works Department (PWD) said fire extinguishers are available only in certain parts of the 155-year-old court. But the number of fire extinguishers has recently been increased to cover the entire court complex.