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Launch of ProjectLaunch of Projectforfor

Information and Communication Information and Communication TechnologyTechnology

Enablement of Indian JudiciaryEnablement of Indian Judiciary

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Dr. Manmohan SinghDr. Manmohan SinghHon’ble Prime Minister of IndiaHon’ble Prime Minister of India

October 5, 2005October 5, 2005New DelhiNew Delhi

Overview of theOverview of theProject for Implementation of Information and Project for Implementation of Information and

Communication Technology in Indian JudiciaryCommunication Technology in Indian Judiciary

Dr. Justice G.C. BharukaChairman, E-CommitteeSupreme Court of India

October 5, 2005

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NATIONAL PLANNATIONAL PLAN

We propose to

implement ICT in Indian Judiciary

in three phases

over a period of five years

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INDIAN JUDICIARYINDIAN JUDICIARY

» Comprises of 12,423 courts including the Supreme Court and High Courts

Supreme Court – 1

High Courts – 21

District & Subordinate Courts – 12,401

» These Courts are situated in around 2,500 court complexes around the country

» The total pendency as on 01.01.2005 was 2,94,97,251

Supreme Court – 30,151

High Courts – 33,79,033

District & Subordinate Courts – 2,60,88,067

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IMPLEMENTATION PHASES OFIMPLEMENTATION PHASES OFICT IN INDIAN JUDICIARYICT IN INDIAN JUDICIARY

PHASE I (two years)To introduce ICT culture with requisite training at all levels

PHASE II (two years)

To provide ICT coverage of Judicial processes from filing to execution and all administrative activities

PHASE III (one year)

There will be creation of Information Gateways between Courtsand Public Agencies and Departments

and use of advanced ICT and scientific tools

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OUTLINES OFOUTLINES OFPHASE-WISEPHASE-WISEACTIVITIESACTIVITIES

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PHASE I (TWO YEARS)PHASE I (TWO YEARS)

» Creation of computer rooms in all the 2,500 Court complexes

» Around 15,000 Judicial Officers will be provided with laptops

» Extensive ICT training to Judicial Officers and Court staff

» Arranging of awareness programs and training modules for lawyers

» Well structured database will be created of all the pending and fresh cases with user-friendly retrievable facilities

» Installation of wi-fi facilities and creation of video-conferencing studios in the Supreme Court and all the High Courts including Benches

» Creation of e-filing facility in Supreme Court …

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National Judicial

Data GridIntra-netCloud

Central Server Administrator

… and there will be Interconnectivity between all the Courts

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PHASE II (TWO YEARS)PHASE II (TWO YEARS)

» Complete Automation of Registry level processes

» Digitilization of Law Libraries and Court Archives

» Digital availability of case laws, statute laws and law literature through the website of Indian Judiciary (www.indianjudiciary.in)

» Availability of video conferencing facilities at all Court complexes

» Facilities for e-filing in at least all the superior Courts

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PHASE III (ONE YEAR)PHASE III (ONE YEAR)

»Establishment of Information Gateways between Courts and police stations, prisons, land record and registration offices as also other governmental agencies

»Use of bio-metrics and other high-end scientific tools

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PROJECTED ACHIEVEMENTSPROJECTED ACHIEVEMENTSAT THE END OFAT THE END OF

EACH SUCCESSIVE PHASEEACH SUCCESSIVE PHASE

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AT THE END OF PHASE IAT THE END OF PHASE I

We will be able to build up the capacity of the Judges for delivery of speedy and quality justice

National Judicial Data Center will provide litigational trends in the country for all levels and geographical locations supporting better management and policy decisions

ICT modules will be available for assessing work performances.

There will be instant availability of status of cases, judgments and orders of all Courts through Internet, kiosks and facilitation centers

ICT will facilitate case flow management, online accessibility of orders, judgments and case related data

Wireless connectivity to lawyers in and around Court complexes for accessibility of case status, cause lists, judgments and orders

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AT THE END OF PHASE IIAT THE END OF PHASE II

Automate registry level (ministerial) processes eradicating delays, harassment and corruption at this level

Digital production of under-trial prisoners and distant examination of witnesses through video-conferencing

Online availability of legal resources to the Judges, lawyers and public at large

Availability of e-filing facilities at High Courts

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AT THE END OF PHASE IIIAT THE END OF PHASE III

Availability of online information between the Courts, prosecuting and investigating agencies, prisons, land records and registration offices will accelerate disposal of civil and criminal cases

Bio-metrics and scientific tools will help in identifying habitual criminals, professional witnesses and litigants and in resolution of complex factual disptues

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THANK YOUTHANK YOU

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Launch of ProjectLaunch of Projectforfor

Information and Communication Information and Communication TechnologyTechnology

Enablement of Indian JudiciaryEnablement of Indian Judiciary

byby

Dr. Manmohan SinghDr. Manmohan SinghHon’ble Prime Minister of IndiaHon’ble Prime Minister of India

October 5, 2005October 5, 2005New DelhiNew Delhi