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660.36 crore pages have been digitized,
2,444 eSewaKendras established
The Government of India has taken significant steps to modernize the judiciary through the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, aiming to ensure faster case disposal, transparency, and improved access to justice.
Phase I, launched in 2011 with an outlay of Rs. 935 crore, focused on creating basic digital infrastructure. It enabled the computerization of over 14,000 courts, installation of networks, and introduction of digital case management systems along with initial video conferencing facilities.
Phase II (2015–2023), with Rs. 1,670 crore, expanded digital services and citizen access. The number of computerized courts increased to 18,735, and video conferencing facilities grew substantially. Key platforms like the Case Information System (CIS) and National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) enhanced transparency, while eSewaKendras were set up to assist litigants and lawyers.
Phase III (2023–2027), with a budget of Rs. 7,210 crore, aims to create fully digital and paperless courts by digitizing records and adopting technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
So far, over 660.36 crore pages have been digitized, 2,444 eSewaKendras established, and more than 3.97 crore hearings conducted via video conferencing.
The upgrade of CIS to version 4.0 has further improved efficiency and transparency.
These efforts reflect the government’s commitment to a modern, accessible, and technology-driven judicial system.