IT and Law
Parthasarathi Loganathan
(Querist) 24 January 2010
This query is : Resolved
Lawyers in our country still adopt traditional methods in Law Practice without getting embraced to the latest developments in Information Technology. That is why we are witness to non-disposal of cases in the courts and accumulation of huge backlog. Filling up of vacancies in the Judiciary cannot be the only solution to put fast tracks in place. Administration of Social Justice in toto could be reality only when our profession gets married to IT. Why can't IT become a part and parcel of academic curriculum in our Law Colleges. When a young lawyer is proficient in computers, it not only saves him lot of time to eliminate all manual dependence but also helps to focus on the job professionally. I invite every lawyers to join this debate.
R.R. KRISHNAA
(Expert) 24 January 2010
Yes I agree with you. Indeed computers have become part of judiciary. In fact Wold Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is dealing cases with the assistance of computers, via, pleadings filed through internet and it does paperless work in dealing cases.
Moreoever our government is taking good steps to impart computer education to judicial officers (judges). It would be advisable to conduct seminars/workshops for judges of all courts about IT laws and the legal implications and how to handle cases pertaining to IT laws.
I believe in future all case filings would be made via computer and internet as now happens in WIPO.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 24 January 2010
Mr. pathsarthy! How can one say that merely adopting IT revolution by lawyers shall eliminate the backlog of crores of pending cases without initiating all related factors like enhancing infrastructure, eliminating/curtaining holidays, enhancing judicial officers strength, involving society not to increase pressure over courts, heavy fines on mischievous and fraudulent litigants etc.
I do agree that IT has played a major role in curtaining the time and energy and it is being adopted by lawyers community also though its speed is required more fast but this is not the only solution in the given facts raised by you.
Parthasarathi Loganathan
(Querist) 24 January 2010
Need of the hour is to slowly replace the physical infrastructure by enhancing the virtual environment in all the preliminary stages of court procedures in the litigation process through computers and internet technology. This can be enabled by means of tele-conferencing of all court proceedings through web-based multimedia. This would also pave way to address the manpower strength of judicial officers and ensure continuity of court process where frequent holidays have become a major deterrent factor. Ultimately the pressure on courts will get reduced. The process of streamlining the merits and demerits of litigation process can also be electronically managed. This can be achieved only when the services of law qualified IT professionals are engaged to achieve the desired optimum results. Thus paper-less administration of Judiciary through a major IT Revolution is the need of the hour. I used to draft even a Writ Petition using a Typewriter when I was a law student at Madras Law College even during the mid 80's which has been appreciated even by eminent professors and practicing lawyers. Electronic Communication deploying the latest developments in the Information Technology is a big boon in the legal profession. Senior Advocates must not hesitate to get married to Information Technology to eliminate the backlog of crores and crores of pending cases. Ultimately it would augment enhancement of faith in the Judiciary by the Public at large. This is my prayer.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 24 January 2010
Court itself may solve this problem. We and general public can only discuss. Even without the help of IT, court can do more better, court have enough powers to acheive this goal. They have wide powers from compelling appearance, to pass stricture etc. But all provisions go in vain. only lawyers are condemned for delay by the jurists and by the litigants also. Free internet connections are provided to various govt authorities. But honestly it is used for other purposes than official purposes.
Parthasarathi Loganathan
(Querist) 24 January 2010
I totally concur with Mr.Arvind. However, there can never be any bigger entity than the Court which is regarded as the Temple for Justice. It is not the question of seeking help from IT, it is a step ahead than that. Indian Judicial System should make the best use of IT and Communication technology to produce optimum results and the model is upfront for us to take a cue from Institutions like WIPO. Lawyers' brilliance and professional expertise can be channelized in a big way in the Administration of Judicial Process in our country only through IT channels.
Guest
(Expert) 30 January 2010
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