Supreme Court Launches National Conference on Judicial Digital Transformation
Why it matters
Conference Overview
The two-day National Conference on Judicial Process Re-engineering and Digital Transformation began on April 11, 2026. Titled 'Empowering the Justice System by Reviewing the Past, Re-engineering the Present, Redefining the Future,' the event is a collaborative initiative between the Supreme Court of India's eCommittee and the Union Department of Justice.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of the eCommittee, inaugurated the session. Discussions centered on using technology as a lever to improve the inclusivity and responsiveness of India’s justice delivery system, with a stated focus on ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
Glossary
- eCommittee, Supreme Court of India: The specialized body tasked with overseeing the implementation of the eCourts Mission Mode Project, which aims to digitize the nation's judicial infrastructure.
NaukriSync Exam Angle
Subject: Polity & Governance / Judiciary.
Focus: Note the collaboration between the eCommittee and the Department of Justice regarding the 2026 digital transformation initiative. Questions in exams may focus on the core objective of 'judicial process re-engineering' or the integration of technology in reducing pendency and improving access to justice.