However, there are certain challenges that also come along with this opportunity. Anything that can be used to speed things up is a boon for this sector of the government. The fact of the matter is that most court systems are already dealing with the burden of heavy backlogs of cases and other matters. Virtual court concept is not just for ease of use. The general public/their advocates could participate in the Court proceedings by sitting at the comforts of their home or workplace through online linking to the concerned Courts via links provided to them in the Daily/ Weekly Cause lists of the Courts. This is now being used as an alternative to in-person interactions between petitioner, defendants, and all parties related to trials and judgment. Last year during the lockdown period pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic, there had been certain restrictions on the movement of people imposed by the Government, we felt that was opportune time for introduction of Virtual Courts by the Revisional Courts under Board of Revenue, Odisha.īy holding Revisional Courts through the Virtual Courts system integrated with CCMS project the concept of social distancing was being adhered to in letter and spirit as the people need not visit the Revisional Courts physically to contest their cases. Please tell us about the opportunities and challenges of Virtual Court hearings in the lockdown period and what have been the innovations to overcome the challenges?
Various certificates required for different purposes are now made available online easing the requirements of the citizens. Several online facilities have been provided to the citizens for registration.
The pandemic has opened eyes to realise the value of digitisation and technology. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the governments, industries and even the common people have taken the digital route to continue their activities.