Tech's Role in Modernizing Indian Judiciary: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the vital role of technology in making courts more accountable and accessible during a national conference. He highlighted initiatives like live streaming, virtual hearings, and AI transcripts, which have significantly enhanced transparency and efficiency in the judicial system.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud highlighted the integral role of technology in ensuring justice accessibility, describing it as deeply intertwined with the foundations of the republic. Speaking at a national conference on court technology, he emphasized the progress made and the paradigm shift towards discussing how best to harness these tools.

Among the advancements, Chandrachud cited live streaming, hybrid hearings, and the National Judicial Data Grid, all of which have increased transparency and accountability in the judicial process. The widespread adoption of virtual hearings further ensures that legal representation is accessible nationwide, reducing dependency on intermediaries.

Chandrachud also discussed the use of artificial intelligence in creating reliable court transcripts and translating judgments into regional languages. This, he noted, not only democratizes access to court information but also enriches the legal community, all while ensuring AI complements rather than replaces human creativity and judgment.

(With inputs from agencies.)