The Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, in collaboration with the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), launched three digital initiatives for the District Judiciary of Nagaland during a programme for advocates and advocates’ clerks at Nguyusem Multipurpose Hall, Kohima, on September 25.

The initiatives—Court e-Malkhana, High Court e-CarPass System and RTI Portal—were launched by Justice Devashis Baruah, Judge, Gauhati High Court, during a session on the presentation and launch of digital initiatives.

The programme, chaired by Kezhosano Kikhii, Advocate, also included an Electronic Court Technology (ECT) training session and a panel discussion on Article 371A of the Constitution of India.

Speaking on the digital initiatives, Justice Baruah highlighted the importance of Court e-Malkhana, stating that it would significantly improve the management and handling of case-related properties while contributing to greater efficiency, transparency and accountability in the judicial system.

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On the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, Justice Baruah described it as a vibrant and important legislation, emphasising that access to justice, transparency and information are essential components of a fair and accountable system.

Earlier, Ajongba Imchen, Registrar, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, delivered the welcome address, while Boduve Peter Resu, Joint Registrar (Judicial) and CPC, eCourts, made a presentation on the digital initiatives.

The programme also featured a panel discussion on Article 371A of the Constitution, with Senior Advocate and President of the High Court Bar Association C.T. Jamir and T.B. Jamir, Advocate, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, as panellists. Advocate Toshi O. Longkumer, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, moderated the discussion.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Neiko Akami, Member Secretary, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority.