Overview
- Surya Kant opened sub-divisional judicial complexes in Barwala and Narnaund and laid foundation stones for additional facilities during a two-day visit to his native region.
- He said steps would be taken toward creating a Sessions Division in newly formed Hansi district, noting state representatives assured land availability for the project.
- The CJI called for e-library facilities and wider digital resources in district judicial complexes to support modern legal practice and quicker justice delivery.
- He reiterated that India’s courts lead globally in the use of technology from e-filing to virtual hearings and urged advocates, especially young lawyers, to upskill for cross-border and tech-driven cases.
- Warning of fast-evolving threats, he cited over Rs 50,000 crore allegedly siphoned from citizens through cybercrime and flagged digital arrest scams as a growing concern.