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Sikkim now has India’s first paperless judiciary: CJI Surya Kant

Gangtok, May 2 (UNI) Marking a major milestone in India’s push towards digital justice delivery, Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant on Saturday declared Sikkim as the country’s first paperless judiciary.
Addressing the inaugural session of the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education here, the Chief Justice described the Himalayan state as an ideal venue for such a transformative initiative. Under the towering presence of Mount Kanchenjunga, he observed, ideas too could rise to great heights, with Sikkim’s tranquil environment offering the perfect blend of reflection, tradition and progress.
Highlighting the challenges of access to justice in difficult terrains, Justice Kant noted that reaching courtrooms in remote
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