Overview
- Surya Kant inaugurated new court complexes at Barwala and Narnaund in Haryana, with judicial work set to begin there on Monday.
- He hailed Hansi’s recent elevation as Haryana’s 23rd district and said steps toward creating a Sessions Division would proceed, citing state assurances on land.
- Calling India’s judiciary a global leader in technology, he pointed to virtual courts and e-filing adopted during the pandemic as a model for efficient justice.
- He urged advocates, especially in semi-urban and rural courts, to adopt e-filing, online evidence examination and remote arguments, and requested e-library facilities in Hansi.
- Warning of rising cybercrime including digital arrest scams, he said over Rs 50,000 crore has been siphoned from citizens and stressed the need for tech-savvy legal practice.