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Madhya Pradesh to Pioneer Digital Summons and Warrants System

This move, sanctioned under the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS), aims to streamline legal proceedings and enhance efficiency within the justice system.
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Madhya Pradesh is set to become the first state in India to significantly modernize its judicial and policing processes with a new law allowing digital issuance of summons and warrants. This move, sanctioned under the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS), aims to streamline legal proceedings and enhance efficiency within the justice system.

The state government has approved legislation that will enable courts to issue summons and warrants electronically. Police officials will now dispatch these legal documents through WhatsApp and email, a shift from the traditional method of physical delivery. This reform is expected to alleviate delays and reduce the manpower required for delivering legal notices.

A successful pilot project in Khandwa district, followed by implementation in ten other districts, has paved the way for the state-wide rollout. The trial, now extended across all 63 police units in Madhya Pradesh, demonstrated promising results, leading to the recent legislative approval.

Key Benefits:

Time and Manpower Efficiency: Eliminating the need for physical delivery of summons will save both time and resources. The digital method will streamline operations and enhance overall policing efficiency.

Reduced Delays: The digital delivery system will ensure timely issuance of summons and warrants, thus accelerating judicial processes and reducing delays in hearings and verdicts.

Increased Effectiveness: Using digital platforms like SMS, WhatsApp, and email for issuing legal documents will modernize the process and improve its reliability.

For individuals without access to digital mediums, printed notices will be provided. Courts will maintain records of email addresses and mobile numbers to facilitate the distribution of digital documents in PDF format.

Expansion and Impact:

The initiative has garnered attention from other states, with Telangana, Rajasthan, and Karnataka planning to adopt similar digital processes. Madhya Pradesh’s approach is seen as a pioneering reform, setting a precedent for judicial and policing systems nationwide.

ADG SCRB Chanchal Shekhar noted that over 1.29 lakh summons and warrants have already been issued digitally, reflecting the system’s effectiveness. The successful implementation follows extensive coordination between the Madhya Pradesh Police, Legal Department, and the NIC CIS headquarters in Pune.

This landmark change in Madhya Pradesh is anticipated to inspire further advancements in legal and policing practices across India, marking a significant step towards a more efficient and modern justice system.


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