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First ever Hackathon held in SC to improve existing process of Registry [Read Press Release]

By LawStreet News Network      09 January, 2023 06:34 PM      0 Comments
First ever Hackathon held in SC to improve existing process of Registry

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Saturday conducted a first-ever Hackathon for identifying innovative ideas and exploring practical propositions for refining and bringing in efficiency to the existing processes from filing to listing of judicial matters.

The event, held under the aegis of the Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, was part of the process to enhance the organisational practices and usher in reforms in the Registry, a statement said.

The event was organised under the supervision of and guidance of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul.

It saw the participation of Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Members of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-record Association, officers of the Registry and other stakeholders.

Suggestions/innovative ideas were invited online from the
stakeholders/duty holders. Suggestions received during Hackathon touched upon refining the current operational framework relating to filing and listing and leveraging technology at various levels of processing judicial files in the Supreme Court of India.

The Screening-cum-Selection Committee evaluated the suggestions given by the applicants on various parameters, and 18 candidates were selected by the Committee to give presentation demonstrating their vision as to how their proposition may be effectively implemented and how it would improve the processes from filing to listing.

Reflecting on the suggestions received, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said that inputs have provided substantive insights with regard to reforms in the processes and use of technology for better output.

He highlighted the peculiar features of filing and listing in the Supreme Court, and emphasised the importance of having an effective system in place.

The participants during their presentations gave innovative ideas and discussed various aspects relating to E-filing, use of Artificial Intelligence, simplifying categorization of cases, use of Q.R. Codes for better processing of files, scrutiny processes and effective mentioning through the use of technology etc.

Justice Kaul felicitated the winners and other participants.

In his inaugural address, Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar, Secretary General said that the Hackathon provided a much-needed platform to develop new ideas and suggest workable solutions for transformation.

Vote of thanks was delivered by Devender Pal Walia, Registrar.

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