Technology Now A Constitutional Instrument That Strengthens Equality Before Law: CJI Kant

In todays times technology has become a constitutional instrument, it is no longer an administrative convenience but a tool that strengthens equality before the law, expands access to justice, and allows the judiciary to transcend procedural rigidities, Chief Jusrice of India Surya Kant has said. CJI Kant was speaking at the national conference on judicial process re-engineering and digital transformation He formally launched Phase III of the e-Courts project, involving an outlay of Rs 7210 crores, describing it as a transformative step aimed at making justice delivery seamless, inclusive, and accessible across the country. The two-day National Conference on Judicial Process Re-Engineering and Digital Transformation is being held by e-Committee

of Supreme Court of India in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Government of India“At the core of any justice system lies a simple but enduring promise: that every individual, regardless of means or circumstance, must be able to access justice in a fair, timely, and effective manner. I believe that as our society evolves, so must the institutions that serve it, and today, that evolution increasingly finds expression in the thoughtful integration of technology into judicial processes,” the CJI said.

He said the subject being discussed at the event was an issue that lies at the very heart of the future of justice delivery in India. “How do we ensure that even as we harness the power of technology, justice remains accessible to all, irrespective of economic, geographical or other barriers? That is very important”, said CJI Kant.SC E-COMMITTEE PRAISED “In this journey, the e-Committee has played a pivotal role in charting the roadmap for the computerisation of the District Judiciary, while the High Courts and the Supreme Court have advanced initiatives such as e-filing, digitisation of records, and hybrid hearings," he said.

Taken together, these efforts have made our justice delivery system more responsive to the evolving needs of our time. But if this progress is to translate into something truly meaningful, we must look beyond the mere adoption of technology and examine the processes it seeks to serve. This is where the significance of this conference truly lies. It offers us an occasion to revisit the rules that govern our courts and to reflect on how judicial processes are actually designed and experienced," the Chief Justice of India added.