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On April 26, the Supreme Court of India reported disruptions in its digital services due to issues with the National Government Cloud (NGC). Key platforms like the Supreme Court website and e-Filing system were temporarily down. Technical teams are working to restore services, and the Court appreciates public patience during this inconvenience.
Today, On 30th September, the Chief Justice of India mandated IIT Dhanbad to admit a Dalit student who missed the fee payment deadline due to financial constraints. The student, from a daily wage worker family, had successfully cleared the entrance exam but couldn’t pay the Rs. 17,500 fee on time, despite efforts to raise the funds.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay Oka, plans to review the e-prisons portal’s functionality on October 3, addressing its practical value for bail processes. The court emphasized the need to understand the data it provides to expedite bail formalities and ensure individuals are promptly produced before the trial court. Further discussions are scheduled for November 5.
Three new criminal laws, aimed at modernizing the justice system, replace colonial-era laws from today. They introduce provisions like Zero FIR, online police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory crime scene videography. The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated various measures for effective implementation, including technological upgrades, capacity building, publicity campaigns, inclusion in curriculum, and review meetings.
The Delhi High Court passed an order on 29th April the immediate implementation of the Hybrid Courts project, recognizing the urgency in light of recent mandates for hybrid hearings and e-filing in district courts. The project aims to enhance judicial proceedings through technology integration. Directives include financial sanctions, pilot courts in each district, and submission of preliminary estimates.
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