Initiatives taken to modernize digital court system, judicial process: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman today said in Jatiya Sangsad that the government has undertaken a series of initiatives to introduce a digital court system and modernize the judicial process. These include e-bail bond management, e-family courts, online cause lists, digitization of marriage and divorce registration, and the e-judiciary project. He said this in reply to a scripted question placed by treasury bench member Rafiqul Islam Hilaly from Netrokona-3 constituency.
The Minster also highlighted specific progress in modernizing the judicial system. E-Bail Bond Management: The e-bail bond management software has already been introduced in nine districts. Through online submission of bail bonds, it is saving time and costs for lawyers, prison authorities, and litigants. There is a plan to expand this system to all districts in phases. E-Family Court: Currently, e-family courts are operational in two districts. Under this system, filing of family cases, hearings, and all related proceedings are conducted online, making the process faster, more transparent, and cost-effective.
Online Cause List: The cause lists of both subordinate and higher courts have been made fully online, enabling people to know their case dates from home. Information and Service Centers: Information and service centers have been established at all Chief Judicial Magistrate court premises across the country. These centers are helping litigants easily access information regarding case progress, next hearing dates, and procedural requirements. Digitization of Marriage and Divorce Registration: Under the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) initiative, online marriage and divorce registration under Muslim Marriage Law will soon be launched in 102 unions across 10 districts through ICT infrastructure development. Once implemented, this will help prevent fraud and reduce the number of related cases.
E-Judiciary Project: To ensure full digital transformation of the judiciary, an "e-Judiciary" project has been sent to the Planning Commission. The Development Project Proposal (DPP) is currently being revised based on observations from the commission. Once implemented, all judicial activities-including case filing, tracking, cause list management, and document preservation-will be conducted digitally, significantly reducing public suffering.
The Law Minister said the government remains committed to easing the sufferings of justice seekers and ensuring speedy, transparent, and affordable justice. "Once these initiatives are implemented in phases, the number of pending cases across the country is expected to decrease significantly, and people will receive timely justice," he said. The ministry will also consider any public suggestions to reduce case backlog and further improve the justice system, he added.
