Justice Surya Kant warns that court digitisation hasn’t helped the poor due to digital exclusion. Says justice must stay human-centric and accessible to all.
Today, On 31st January, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna remarked a plan to address the growing backlog of cases in Indian courts. With 82,445 cases pending in the Supreme Court and millions more in lower courts, the issue demands urgent attention. The upcoming conference will focus on practical solutions to speed up case disposal. Key discussions will focus on judicial reforms, technology adoption, and procedural efficiency.
NEW DELHI: On January 31, 2025, the Supreme Court announced that it will organize a national conference on February 1, focused on addressing the challenges faced by the district judiciary. The conference will have four main technical sessions, each aiming to improve the efficiency and functioning of the judicial system across India.
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Today, On 23rd July, The Indian government allocated Rs 1500 crore to digitize court records through the eCourts project, aiming to improve judicial processes and accessibility to legal information. This funding will modernize court infrastructure, digitize historical and ongoing court records, and expand virtual courts, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system.