Optimising tech in judiciary a strategic move towards democratising access to justice: CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Saturday that optimising tech within the judiciary is not just about modernisation but also a strategic move towards democratising access to justice, and underlined the need to train lawyers to use technology. Leveraging these advancements will help bridge gaps, enhance efficiency, and ensure that justice delivery is not impeded by geographical and technological barriers, he said while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a new district court building in Rajkot.
He also inaugurated an AI-based text-to-speech call-out system from the venue.
Highlighting the importance of district courts, Justice Chandrachud said they hold «a crucial position» for the realisation of the right to justice and are «a cornerstone of the ideals of our Constitution in envisioning a society where every citizen is assured that right to justice».
Talking about the new court building in Rajkot, he called the inclusion of a conference room and a training room, equipped with the latest audio-video devices and systems, a «forward-looking feature».
«This resonates with the hybrid and online conferencing systems implemented in the courtrooms of the Supreme Court, adapting to the changing times and leveraging technologies for the swift delivery of justice,» Justice Chandrachud said.
«Optimising technology within the judiciary is not just about modernisation, it is a strategic move towards democratising access to justice. By leveraging these advancements, we aim to bridge gaps, enhance efficiency, and ensure that justice delivery is not impeded by geographical and technological barriers,» he said.
