"You Don't Have To Carry All Papers": Justice Chandrachud Says Lawyers Will Be Provided The Same Scanned Files Given To Judges

"…from now on we will give members of the Bar the same scanned pages which come to us", Justice Chandrachud announced while he was struggling to find a document referred to by the Counsel.

He indicated that if the same documents are before the members of the Bench and that of the Bar, it would be convenient to 'be on the same pages'. Moreover, he noted that it might come as a relief for the Advocates, as they no longer would be inconvenience to carry piles of papers with them.

"You will all have scanned files so that you don't have to carry all these papers with you."

He quickly added that the Judges who are comfortable using hardcopies can continue referring to the physical copies of the petitions and documents.

On several occasions, Justice Chandrachud has been advocating that law keep up with technological advancements. Recently, at the Valedictory Ceremony of 1st All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who referred to himself as a "self confessed geek on technology" delivered an address on the importance of technology in the judicial system. He had called upon his fellow brethren to ensure judicial institutions shed the resistance to adopt new means of technology.