TECHNOLOGY AND SPEEDY JUSTICE IN INDIAN COURTS A SOCIO LEGAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research uses the socio-legal method to look at how technology can help the Indian court system run better. Online dispute resolution processes, electronic filing, online court hearings, digital case management systems, and AI-supported legal research have improved access to justice, reduced delays, and increased judicial efficiency. Judicial efficiency has been enhanced by numerous other technological advancements. This investigation investigates the potential impact of technological advancements on the transparency, accountability, and efficacy of justice from a legal and social standpoint. Equal justice access may be impeded by technology for a variety of reasons. Infrastructure issues, cybersecurity hazards, digital literacy gaps, and the digital divide are among them. The investigation determined that technological advancements have enhanced the administration of justice in India. Nevertheless, in order to be sustainable, this development necessitates comprehensive regulations, training, robust legal protections, and equitable technological access. Only then can we fulfill the constitutional obligation to ensure that justice is accessible and timely for all.