E-Courts Mission Mode Project
E-Courts Mission Mode Project
E-Courts Phase I: 2011-15
E-Courts Phase II: 2015- 2023
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The e-Courts Mission Mode Project is a flagship initiative aimed at leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the modernization and development of the Indian Judiciary. Spearheaded by the Department of Justice, Government of India, this transformative project is being implemented in close collaboration with the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India. The decentralized approach ensures that the project is executed effectively through the respective High Courts, enabling tailored solutions that address the unique needs and challenges of each judicial region. By integrating cutting-edge technology into the judicial framework, the project seeks to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the justice delivery system across the nation.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the e-Courts Project Phase III as a Central Sector Scheme (2023 onwards) with a financial outlay of Rs. 7210 crore. The Phase II of the e-Courts Project has concluded in 2023. Phase III of the e-Courts Project in India is rooted in the philosophy of access and inclusion. It aims to usher in a regime of maximum ease of justice by moving towards digital, online, and paperless courts through digitization of the entire court records including legacy records, and by bringing in universalization of e-filing/ e-Payments through saturation of all court complexes with e-Sewa Kendras. It will put in place intelligent smart systems enabling data-based decision-making for judges and registries while scheduling or prioritizing cases. The main objective of Phase III is to create a unified technology platform for the judiciary, which will provide a seamless and paperless interface between the courts, the litigants, and other stakeholders.
Achievements of E-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project
· 14,309 JOs: Laptop provided
· 18,735 District & Subordinate Courts computerized
E-Courts Phase III (2023-2027)
The Union Cabinet approved e-Courts Phase III (2023-2027) in September 2023, with an allocated outlay of Rs. 7,210 crore, which is over four times the funding for Phase II.
The project introduces various advanced digital measures, including:
These measures aim to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the judiciary by ensuring ease of justice for citizens through convenient and hassle-free court experiences. By integrating technology with governance, e-Courts Phase III is determined to be a transformative initiative, setting a benchmark for the digitization of justice delivery in India
Initiatives Taken Under ECourts Project