E-courts will transform Indian judiciary, says Kiren Rijiju

Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebrations of Gauhati high court, the minister reiterated the government’s commitment towards independence of judiciary and assured all support

Updated on: Apr 6, 2023, 11:13:45 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Union minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday expressed the central government’s commitment to focus on e-courts to deal with high pendency of cases.

The union minister said the Centre has approved ₹ 7,000 crore in budget for the e-courts project. (Kiren Rijiju | Twitter)

Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebrations of Gauhati high court, the minister reiterated the government’s commitment towards independence of judiciary and assured all support.

“This year we have approved ₹ 7,000 crore in budget for the e-courts project. I can firmly believe and say that this will transform Indian judiciary in true sense,” Rijiju said.

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“We aim to make Indian judiciary digital and paperless. When the country is facing so much of pendency of cases, we have no alternative but to look at technology for solution,” he added.

Rijiju stated that it was a matter of pride that Gauhati high court completes 75 years of its existence, and the celebrations are taking place on the same year the country is celebrating the 75th year of India’s independence.

“Government of India is fully committed to ensure that rule of law is upheld, and independence of judiciary is maintained. We will always support and stand with the Indian judiciary for anything they need,” he said.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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