Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, speaking at the J20 summit in Brazil, emphasized the transformation of Indian courts into democratic spaces of discourse. He highlighted the pivotal role of technology in enhancing judicial efficiency and accessibility, especially amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The summit, convened by Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court, gathers judicial leaders to discuss crucial themes such as social justice and technological integration in judicial processes.
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- CJI Chandrachud addresses J20 summit on Indian court transformation.
- Courts evolve as democratic forums, fostering open discourse.
- Technology pivotal in enhancing judicial efficiency amid pandemic challenges.
- Summit convened by Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court for global judicial leaders.
- Sunshine principle emphasized for transparency and combating disinformation.
- SUVAS tool aids translation of judgements in regional languages.
- Digital SCR provides easy access to over 30,000 Supreme Court judgements.
- CJI highlights digitization’s role in streamlining pre and post-decision processes.
- Challenges include AI profiling, algorithmic bias, and misinformation.
- Technology crucial for improving justice delivery mechanisms globally.
