Proposed Chief Justice Presents Action Plan Emphasizing Technology
Summary
Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manojkumar Sharma has unveiled an action plan focusing on modernizing the judiciary with technology, including developing IT systems, digital infrastructure, virtual court proceedings, and exploring artificial intelligence in judicial work.
Key Points
- Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manojkumar Sharma aims to make the judiciary technology-driven within one year by implementing an IT policy and master plan.
- The plan includes upgrading existing IT, developing software for all judicial processes, and managing digital infrastructure for better service delivery.
- Court services will be enhanced via digital integration like summons, hearings, judgments accessible through apps and SMS, reducing physical court presence.
- Proposals include live court hearing broadcasts, converting audio records to written documents, biometric systems linked to national ID, and studying AI use in judicial work.
