In A First, Kerala High Court Set To Introduce Machine Scrutiny Of Bail Applications

In an unprecedented measure, the Kerala High Court is set to introduce a module for Machine Scrutiny of Bail Applications. 

This novel feature, which is the first of its kind in the country, and which has been developed by the High Court's technical team, shall provide for automated scrutiny of Bail Applications. It will be operational from July 10, 2023. 

An option shall be available in the module to select either 'Auto Scrutiny' or 'Scrutiny by Filing Scrutiny Officer' for scrutiny of such applications till August 1, 2023. Upon evaluation of the module, it is proposed that mandatory Machine Scrutiny for all bail applications would be made effective from August 1, 2023. 

The primary objective behind Machine Scrutiny of Bail Applications is to improve efficiency and speed in the e-filing process. The IT Section of the High Court has also informed LiveLaw that the said initiative aims to minimize the need for human intervention, thereby reducing the chances of errors that can occur during the scrutiny process.