Chief Justice Calls for Tech-Enabled Judicial Reforms

Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, advocated for the integration of technology in the judicial system to enhance, not replace, human judgment. Speaking at a symposium, he emphasized the necessity of stronger judicial infrastructure to ease case backlogs. He warned against reforms that neglect vulnerable groups.

During a recent symposium, the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, emphasized the role of technology in the judiciary system. He advocated for its use to amplify human judgment rather than replace it, noting its importance during the COVID pandemic.

Justice Kant highlighted the rampant issue of case backlogs clogging the judicial framework. He identified the insufficiency of court infrastructure as a key challenge, stating that this inadequacy could undermine even the sincerest judicial systems.

Discussing the balance of judicial power, he urged for reforms inclusive of all societal segments. He cautioned against reforms that exclude vulnerable groups and stressed the importance of crime and law being in sync for timely justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)