Context:
The Chief Justice of India announced that Sikkim has become the first state in India to adopt a fully paperless judiciary. The move is part of broader judicial digitalisation efforts aimed at improving access to justice and overcoming geographical barriers.
- Judicial digitalisation is driven by the e-Courts Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).
- e-Courts Mission Mode Project: A government initiative to digitise the judiciary by enabling e-filing, virtual hearings, and electronic case management for faster and accessible justice delivery.
- Enhances access to justice (Article 39A) by reducing barriers of distance, cost, and time.
- Particularly relevant for hilly and remote regions like Sikkim where physical access is difficult.
- Promotes transparency, efficiency, and speedy justice delivery, addressing pendency issues.
- Linked with initiatives like Digital India, e-Governance, and ICT in judiciary.
- Use of video conferencing, e-signatures, and cloud-based storage reduces dependency on physical infrastructure.
- Supports the principle of Rule of Law by making legal processes more accessible and citizen-friendly.
- However, it also raises concerns about digital divide, data privacy, and cybersecurity in judicial processes.
- Overall, reflects shift from paper-based legacy systems to technology-enabled judicial ecosystem for better governance.
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