National Judicial Data Grid
Source: Indian Express
GS II: Governance
Overview
- News in Brief
- What is NJDG?
Why in News?
The Supreme Court announced the onboarding of its case data on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG), the national repository of data on cases instituted, pending, and disposed of by courts around the country.
What is NJDG?
- The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) is a comprehensive online database that aggregates orders, judgments, and case details from District and Subordinate Courts and High Courts as part of the eCourts Project.
- It serves as a platform for accessing judicial proceedings and decisions from computerized courts across the country.
- With nearly real-time updates, this platform offers a wealth of data related to legal proceedings at the district, subordinate, and high court levels.
- Under the umbrella of the eCourts Project, the NJDG has emerged as a groundbreaking online platform, encompassing data on orders, judgments, and case specifics from 18,735 District and subordinate Courts and High Courts.
- This digital repository is updated in near real-time by linked District and Taluka courts, furnishing an intricate tapestry of judicial proceedings from across the nation.
What are the Benefits?
- Monitoring Tool:NJDG effectively identifies, manages, and reduces case pendency, streamlining judicial processes.
- Policy Insights:NJDG offers timely data for policymaking, enabling informed decisions that mitigate delays in case disposal.
- Performance Enhancement:The system aids in monitoring court performance, and optimizing resource allocation for efficient operations.
- Transparency: NJDG fosters transparency by making case-related information accessible to stakeholders, promoting openness.
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