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The government has accelerated the eCourts Phase III project (2023-2027) targeting digital, paperless courts with an outlay of ₹7,210 crore.
Progress updates show 1.21 crore cases filed via e-filing, and Case Information System (CIS) 4.0 implemented across all courts.
Funding continues under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Judicial Infrastructure (running since 1993-94) for court halls and residential units.
To computerize District and Subordinate Courts across the country and enable digital case management.
Key: Phase I (2011-2015) focused on basic computerization. Phase II (2015-2023) created National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Phase III (2023-2027) focuses on cloud migration, AI, OCR, and paperless courts.
To augment the facilities for judicial officers and court complexes.
Key: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme running since 1993-94 covering five components: Court Halls, Residential Units, Lawyers' Halls, Toilet Complexes, and Digital Computer Rooms.
Village courts for speedy, affordable justice at the grassroots level.
Enacted to establish Gram Nyayalayas (came into force Oct 2009). The Central Government provides support for non-recurring costs, while establishment is the responsibility of State Governments.
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A comprehensive database of orders, judgments, and case details of District and Subordinate Courts and High Courts created under eCourts Phase II.
The core software deployed across Indian courts for case filing, tracking, and management; currently on version 4.0.