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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Legal impact on integration of information and communication technology and digital justice: new era of judicial efficiency in India
Authors
P Kumaran
Abstract
In the modern legal regime, the advent of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) has revolutionized various sectors globally, and the judiciary
is no exception. The integration of ICT in the judicial system, termed “Digital
Justice‟, marks a transformative shift towards enhancing judicial efficiency in
India. This article explores the multifaceted dimensions of this integration
under the Indian legal system. The integration of ICT within the Indian
judiciary represents a pivotal development towards enhancing judicial
efficiency, accessibility, and transparency. The legal foundation for
integrating ICT into the judiciary is anchored in several legislative and
policy initiatives. The Information Technology Act, of 2000, provides the
necessary legal recognition for electronic records and digital signatures,
facilitating the adoption of e-filing and digital documentation. The new
horizon of digital justice was begun in 2005 through the E-Courts Mission Mode
Project. This article further explores the legal and practical implications of
ICT adoption in the Indian judiciary, particularly in the Supreme Court and
other courts. Through a comprehensive examination of the legal framework,
implementation challenges, and prospects, this article underscores the
transformative potential of ICT in achieving digital justice. Above said legal
background, the first part of this article focuses on the legal frameworks and
their transformative impacts on ICT and judicial efficiency. The second part
examines the challenges and limitations of the digitalization of the judicial
process. The third part critically analyses and highlights the judiciary's
responses to the integration of ICT and the adaptation process under the Indian
legal regime.
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Pages:169-172
How to cite this article:
P Kumaran "Legal impact on integration of information and communication technology and digital justice: new era of judicial efficiency in India". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 169-172
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