25th June, 2025: In a significant step towards the modernization of the State judiciary, Digitization Centres at the District & Sessions Courts of Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, and Bemetara were ceremonially inaugurated via virtual mode on 25th June 2025. The event also marked the formal launch of e-Summons for Criminal Cases and Video Conferencing Facility at District Hospitals across 23 Civil Districts of Chhattisgarh. This initiative marks a significant advancement in the Chhattisgarh judiciary’s ongoing commitment to transparency, administrative efficiency, and seamless access to justice.
The auspicious occasion was presided over by Hon’ble Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, whose visionary leadership has consistently guided the judiciary towards holistic digital transformation. His Lordship virtually inaugurated the Digitization Centres at the District & Sessions Courts of Raigarh, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, and Bemetara. The event also marked the launch of two major digital initiatives: Launch of e-Summons for Criminal Cases and Video Conferencing Facility at District Hospitals across 23 Civil Districts of Chhattisgarh.
Joining His Lordship were Hon’ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas, Judge, High Court of Chhattisgarh and Chairman, Computerization Committee. The Hon’ble Judges of the High Court, including Portfolio Judges of respective Districts and Members of the Computerization Committee, Registrar General, Officers of the Registry witnessed the programme through the virtual link provided.
Also present were the Principal District & Sessions Judges, Judicial Officers, District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, Office-bearers of Bar Associations, Members of Digitization Teams, and Court personnel from the respective Districts.
In his inaugural address, Hon’ble the Chief Justice expressed his satisfaction on the successful completion of inauguration of Digitization centres in all the 23 districts and affirmed that it is a remarkable milestone in the Judicial history of Chhattigarh. His lordship underscored the indispensable role of digitization in fortifying the justice delivery mechanism and highlighted that the establishment of these Digitization Centres constitutes a significant stride in our endeavour to integrate robust technological frameworks into judicial administration. The initiative resonates with our aspiration to evolve into a paperless, expeditious, and citizen-centric judicial system.
Hon’ble the Chief Justice further lauded the concerted efforts of the District Judiciary and the Committee on Computerization, whose proactive oversight ensured the timely execution of the project.
Hon’ble the Chief Justice further extended his commendation towards the launch of the e-Summons system for criminal cases and the Video Conferencing Facility at District Hospitals across twenty-three civil districts of Chhattisgarh. These initiatives are not merely technological upgrades but are instruments of efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. Connecting hospitals with video conferencing facilities will not only save time in the process of recording medical evidence but also reduce the time spent by Doctors in travelling to the Court. With these advancements, we aim to reduce procedural delays, ensure swift communication between institutions, and enhance the convenience of all stakeholders involved in the judicial process. He further added that the implementation of the e-Summons system will ensure prompt and verifiable delivery, eliminating delays and precluding any evasion under the pretext of non-receipt, thereby reinforcing efficiency and accountability in judicial processes.
The proceedings commenced with a welcome address by Shri Brijendra Kumar Shastri, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Bemetara, followed by a curated audio-visual presentation showcasing the infrastructure and operational capacity of the Digitization Centres and the scope of e-Summons for Criminal Cases and Video Conferencing Facility at District Hospitals.
The programme concluded with a gracious vote of thanks proposed by Shri Jitendra Kumar, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Raigarh, who expressed deep appreciation to the Hon’ble the Chief Justice, Hon’ble Judges, administrative functionaries, and technical teams whose unwavering dedication brought the vision to fruition.
This inauguration reflects the High Court of Chhattisgarh’s steadfast dedication to advancing judicial infrastructure in harmony with the goals of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project and the Digital India initiative, thereby reinforcing its stature as a symbol of forward-looking, citizen-centric, and digitally empowered justice.
