Chief Justice of India 'D Y Chandrachud' virtually inaugurated 10 District Court Digitisation Hubs (DCDH) in Which State?

Bihar

Odisha

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Odisha

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Monday(12th Dec 2022) virtually inaugurated 10 district court digitisation hubs (DCDH) in Odisha.

* With Monday's(12th Dec 2022) inauguration, a total of 15 DCDHs have now become functional in the state, with each catering to a neighbouring district, thus covering all 30 district courts.

* Appreciating the information and communication technology (ICT) measures adopted by the Orissa High Court under the leadership of its Chief Justice S Muralidhar, he said, "Digitisation should be accompanied by a push for e-filing of cases."

* He also said that the Orissa High Court, with its digitisation initiatives, is now a "role model" for all other high courts of the country.

* "Very soon, the Orissa High Court would be mentoring the entire judiciary of the nation in the field of digitisation."..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 14, 2022

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