The Union Cabinet approved e-Courts Phase III (2023-2027) in September 2023, with an allocated outlay of Rs. 7,210 crores.
It is a flagship initiative aimed at leveraging the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the modernization and development of the Indian Judiciary.
Some of its digital measures are
Establishment of Digital and Paperless Courts to digitize court proceedings.
Comprehensive digitization of court records, including legacy records and pending cases.
Expansion of video conferencing facilities to courts, jails, and hospitals.
Broadening the scope of online courts beyond adjudication of traffic violations.