On Monday(5th August),Chief Justice DY Chandrachud highlighted the necessity for courts to adapt to technological advancements to improve accessibility and efficiency. His remarks were made during the launch of the e-DHCR portal for Delhi High Court judgments and the inauguration of a café managed by neurodiverse individuals.
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NEW DELHI: On Monday(5th August), Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasized that “Technological progress is inevitable, and courts must adapt to these changes.” to enhance accessibility and efficiency within the judicial system.
Justice Chandrachud made these remarks during the launch of the e-DHCR portal, a user-friendly platform for reporting judgments of the Delhi High Court. He also inaugurated a café managed by at least 10 neurodiverse individuals.
The CJI highlighted the importance of such technological advancements in building a more accessible and efficient justice system.
He stated-
“Every technological advancement, such as the E-DHCR portal, is vital for creating a more accessible and efficient justice system. I encourage everyone to support and advocate for these transformative changes to ensure that justice remains accessible to all.”
Justice Chandrachud underscored the significant shift this initiative represents in ensuring the democratized dissemination of legal knowledge. By making landmark judgments and legal precedents available online to anyone with an internet connection, the portal serves as a crucial resource.
“The E-DHCR portal will be an invaluable resource for legal professionals, researchers, academics, and students.”
– he said.
The initiative, according to him, sets new standards for transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the legal realm.
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At the café inauguration, Justice Chandrachud shared a personal note about his daughters, both of whom are differently abled.
“I have two daughters with special abilities who continually inspire me in all that I do. Recently, I adopted a vegan lifestyle after my daughter suggested we should lead a cruelty-free life. I now avoid purchasing silk and leather products, and my wife follows the same principles.”
– he shared.
Reflecting on his interactions with differently abled individuals, the CJI noted their potential and the growing movement to support them.
“Every day, I interact with differently-abled individuals and recognize their immense potential. The Sagar Ratna outlet run by neurodiverse individuals is no longer a unique initiative—it’s now a movement. The Mitti Cafe established in the Supreme Court was warmly received and praised by lawyers.”
-he said.
The event saw the presence of several dignitaries, including Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka, Delhi High Court acting Chief Justice Manmohan, and Justice Yashwant Varma, the Chairman of the e-DHCR Committee, along with many other judges from the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court.
In his welcome address, Justice Manmohan elaborated on the features of the e-DHCR portal, which includes all reported judgments of the Delhi High Court since 1968 in HTML format, along with key issues and findings. He highlighted the contributions of SUVAS (Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software) in translating judicial records.
“Through SUVAS (Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software), we have translated 16,435 pages of judicial records, catering to language preferences in both English and Hindi.”
-he said.
Justice Manmohan also pointed out the transformative potential of the portal in the legal research landscape of the country. He noted that it aims to cater to a vast population interested in law but lacking the means to access expensive legal research software currently available.