E-Sewa Kendras: Revolutionizing Access to Judicial Services
Context:
In a remarkable development, a staggering count of 815 e-Sewa Kendras has been established across 25 High Courts, ushering in a new era of convenience and accessibility for all stakeholders seeking citizen-centric services and case-related information within the judicial system.
Relevance:
GS-02 (E-Governance, Judiciary)
What are e-Sewa Kendras?
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- Visionary initiatives have been strategically introduced to bridge the digital divide, enabling lawyers and litigants to embrace the realm of e-filing services. Initially launched as a pilot project encompassing one District Court and all High Courts, this revolutionary concept is now rapidly expanding to encompass the entirety of court complexes nationwide.
- Positioned at the entrance of these complexes, the e-Sewa Kendras are meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of lawyers and litigants, providing comprehensive assistance, information, facilitation, and seamless e-filing services.
- A significant milestone was reached on October 30, 2020, with the inauguration of India’s first e-Resource Center, named “Nyay Kaushal,” in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- It offers a plethora of benefits, including time savings, the avoidance of physical exertion, reduced travel distances, and cost savings, courtesy of its nationwide e-filing facilities. Moreover, it empowers virtual hearings, scanning capabilities, and seamless access to e-Court services, marking a significant leap forward in the modernization of the judicial system.
- The advent of e-Sewa Kendras and the establishment of the Nyay Kaushal e-Resource Center exemplify the transformative power of technology in the legal domain.
