Supreme Court Instructs E-Committee on E-Courts Portal Amendments
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has tasked its e-committee with evaluating a proposal aimed at refining the e-courts system to facilitate the electronic processing of offence compounding. This decision was issued by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, following a plea from petitioner Prabhjot Singh Dhillon.
The court’s directive clearly states, “The Registry is instructed to forward the complete set of documents to the e-committee of this Court. This is to enable them to review and strive to implement the necessary modifications in the portal,” underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to enhancing digital judicial processes.
The petitioner’s counsel, Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, highlighted the ongoing consideration of recommendations proposed by a High Court, stressing the urgency for portal updates to optimize e-court functionalities. Singh noted, “With the integration of electronic surveillance into law, the compounding process is initially managed via the police portal. However, after a 60-day period, it transitions to the e-courts portal. A simple modification is needed to indicate that an offence can be compounded, reflecting the status as ‘not guilty.’ The High Court’s 2024 recommendation has twice received approval from the Committee yet remains under consideration. This enhancement is crucial for the improved operation of e-Courts.”
Concurring with the advocate’s argument, the Supreme Court has mandated that the petition be reviewed by the e-committee to assess and implement the requisite changes to the e-courts portal.
Read Live Coverage: The Supreme Court has requested its E-Committee to evaluate a plea advocating for modifications to the e-Courts mechanism, specifically for the electronic compounding of offences. Senior Advocate Maninder Singh emphasized that the High Court’s recommendations have been under consideration, underscoring the necessity for these adjustments.
