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Today India's dreams are big and the aspirations
of the citizens are high. It is equally important
to achieve 'justice for all'. Technology has an
important role in revolutionizing India's judicial
system. So far, more than 18,000 courts have
been computerized in the country, and information
related to more than 26 crore court cases has been
made available on a centralized online platform Our judiciary has constantly
through the National Judicial Data Grid. More than shouldered the moral responsibility of
3,000 court complexes and more than 1,200 prisons being vigilant and active on national
have been connected with video conferencing issues. The example of constitutional
facilities. Many impressive steps have been taken integration of the country by removing
to ensure that people get quick justice, which
has raised new hopes for justice. PM Modi said Article 370 from Kashmir is before us.
that the "Alternative Dispute Resolution" system An example of a humanitarian law like
has become an important way for affordable and CAA is before us.
quick decisions in the country today. This system
of alternative dispute resolution will make life - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
easier in the country as well as justice easier. The
government has taken many steps in this direction The judiciary has a moral responsibility to
by amending laws and adding new provisions. remain constantly vigilant and active on
national issues.
Legal documents and decisions The removal of Article 370 from Jammu and
in the local language Kashmir is a perfect example of India's unity. Also
referring to the humanitarian law of CAA, PM Modi
said that the court's decisions have clarified their
Work is yet to be done to make legal
stand on natural justice. The Supreme Court and
documents and decisions available to the
High Courts have also further strengthened the
people in local languages. The Supreme
resolve of 'Nation First'. The word 'integration' is
Court of India has started this with the help of
going to play a big role in 21st-century India. The
software, through which judicial documents
central government wants all the IT systems of
can be translated into 18 languages. The
the country which are working separately should
government is also promoting an innovative
be integrated. From the Supreme Court of India to
solution called Disha. Law students and other
the District Courts, everyone should work together.
legal experts have been invited to help in this
Using technology to empower the poor in India is
campaign. PM Modi expressed confidence that
becoming a tried and tested formula. In the last 10
the courts will continue to give top priority to
years, India has received praise from many
ease of access to justice.
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