Development of ICT in Indian Judiciary through e-Courts Phases

29 Mar 2025 CW Team

Phase I (2011–2015) focused on the computerization of judicial infrastructure and ensuring connectivity across courts. During this phase, 14,249 district and subordinate courts were computerised, and Local Area Networks (LAN) were installed at 13,683 locations. Hardware and software installations were carried out in over 13,000 courts. Around 14,309 judicial officers received laptops, and change management initiatives were completed in all High Courts. Training was provided to more than 14,000 judicial officers in using the UBUNTU-Linux Operating System, and over 3,900 court staff were trained as System Administrators in the Case Information System (CIS). Video conferencing facilities were introduced between 493 court complexes and 347 jails.

Phase II (2015–2023) aimed at delivering citizen-centric services and enabling an end-to-end digital judicial ecosystem. A key component was the Wide Area Network (WAN) project, which provided high-speed connectivity (10–100 Mbps) to 99.5 per cent of court complexes across India using technologies like MPLS, OFC, RF, VSAT, and submarine cables. This infrastructure supports seamless data flow within the judiciary.

The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), developed under this project, offers real-time access to case data, with over 290.94 million orders and judgments available online. Live streaming of court proceedings has also been initiated in several High Courts, enhancing transparency. To date, district and subordinate courts have heard more than 20.57 million cases, marking significant progress in judicial digitisation and public access to justice.

The eCourts project, launched under the National eGovernance Plan in 2007, is a Mission Mode Project aimed at modernisng the Indian judiciary through the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The initiative is grounded in the National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of ICT in the Indian Judiciary and has been implemented in multiple phases. Phase I (2011–2015) focused on the computerization of judicial infrastructure and ensuring connectivity across courts. During this phase, 14,249 district and subordinate courts were computerised, and Local Area Networks (LAN) were installed at 13,683 locations. Hardware and software installations were carried out in over 13,000 courts. Around 14,309 judicial officers received laptops, and change management initiatives were completed in all High Courts. Training was provided to more than 14,000 judicial officers in using the UBUNTU-Linux Operating System, and over 3,900 court staff were trained as System Administrators in the Case Information System (CIS). Video conferencing facilities were introduced between 493 court complexes and 347 jails. Phase II (2015–2023) aimed at delivering citizen-centric services and enabling an end-to-end digital judicial ecosystem. A key component was the Wide Area Network (WAN) project, which provided high-speed connectivity (10–100 Mbps) to 99.5 per cent of court complexes across India using technologies like MPLS, OFC, RF, VSAT, and submarine cables. This infrastructure supports seamless data flow within the judiciary. The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), developed under this project, offers real-time access to case data, with over 290.94 million orders and judgments available online. Live streaming of court proceedings has also been initiated in several High Courts, enhancing transparency. To date, district and subordinate courts have heard more than 20.57 million cases, marking significant progress in judicial digitisation and public access to justice.

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

Jyoti Structures FY26 profit rises 56.5%

Jyoti Structures (JSL) recently reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, driven by disciplined execution, cost management and steady progress across its order book.For Q4 FY2025-26, total income rose 44.2 per cent to Rs 2.41 billion from Rs 1.67 billion in Q4 FY2024-25. EBITDA increased 58.6 per cent to Rs 237 million, while EBITDA margin improved by 89 basis points to 9.84 per cent. Profit before tax grew 53.3 per cent to Rs 188.5 million, and net profit rose 51.9 per cent to Rs 181.4 million.For FY2025-26, total income grew 53.1 per cent to Rs 7.72 bill..

Infrastructure Energy

04 May 2026

Cat BEPU to Power Doppstadt Separator at IFAT 2026

Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) has been selected by Doppstadt to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, which will be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, from 4–7 May.The compact plug-and-play BEPU is designed to replace a diesel engine within the same space, using the same mounting locations and relative machine position. It integrates the battery, motor, inverter, onboard charging, cooling and controls, enabling OEMs to electrify existing chassis platforms without extensive redesign.Caterpillar and Cat dealer Zeppelin Power Systems have be..

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

VECV sales rise 6.9% in April 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recorded sales of 7,318 units in April 2026, compared to 6,846 units in April 2025, registering 6.9 per cent growth. The total included 7,159 units under the Eicher brand and 159 units under the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,159 units during the month, up 6.6 per cent from 6,717 units in April 2025. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 8.6 per cent to 6,797 units from 6,257 units a year earlier.Exports declined 21.3 per cent, with VECV recording 362 units in ..