Prefatory Note
The Indian judiciary stands at a transformative juncture, wherein the integration of digital technologies into judicial processes has assumed central importance in reform discourse. Against this backdrop, the emergence of the concept of “Smart Courts” represents a paradigmatic shift toward technologically augmented justice systems, designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in the dispensation of justice.
This transition, propelled by the imperatives of a rapidly digitizing society, necessitates a critical re-examination of traditional adjudicatory mechanisms through the lens of innovation, inter-disciplinarity, and sustainability. The International Webinar on Smart Courts: Pioneering Digital Pathways to Justice in India seeks to serve as a vital academic and professional forum to deliberate on these emerging dimensions.
The webinar aspires to bring together a diverse and distinguished cohort of stakeholders—comprising legal scholars, practitioners, technologists, and policymakers—to engage in informed dialogue on the operational, doctrinal, and normative challenges posed by the digital turn in judicial administration. By interrogating developments such as AI-assisted judicial reasoning, e-filing, online scheduling and digital case management, virtual courtrooms, and the evidentiary admissibility of electronic records, the event aims to elucidate the multilayered implications of smart court ecosystems.
Central to these deliberations will be concerns surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory architectures, as well as issues of digital literacy and access to justice for marginalized populations. In situating these developments within both national and comparative legal frameworks, the webinar endeavors to contribute substantively to the evolving scholarship on legal informatics, judicial reform, and the future of dispute resolution.
This initiative invites participation from law students, researchers, members of the Bar, faculty from legal academia, and other stakeholders interested in the jurisprudential and practical evolution of judicial systems in the digital age. Through this interdisciplinary engagement, the webinar seeks to foster informed policy formulation and collaborative pathways toward a more inclusive, responsive, and future-ready judiciary.
Key Themes
Foundations and Framework of Smart Courts
Digital Infrastructure and the E-Courts Project in India
Virtual Hearings and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Judicial Processes
Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Judicial Systems
Use and Management of Electronic Evidence
Impact of Smart Courts on Legal Practice and Advocacy
Policy, Regulation, and Legal Challenges in Digitizing Justice
Ensuring Access to Justice in the Digital Age
Comparative Perspectives: Smart Courts in Global Jurisdictions
Eligibility:
Students of Law, Legal Researchers, Advocates from all Hon’ble Courts, Legal Practitioners, and Faculty Members of Law Institutions
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Registration link: https://forms.gle/VXKVq4K6LsuXXzqJA
Registration Fees: NIL
Date: 20th September 2025
- Last date of Registration:15th September 2025
- Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
- Mode: Virtual
- Free E-Certificates will be provided to all participants.
- Registration Fees: NIL
Department of Studies in Law
The Department of Studies in Law was established in 1973 and is a prominent institution in Southern India, recognized for its high standards in legal education and research. The department offers a two-year LL.M. program with specializations in Constitutional Law, International Law, and Business and Trade Law. The program is research-oriented, requiring students to complete a dissertation, many of which are published. The department also offers a Ph.D. program, supporting advanced research under the guidance of experienced faculty. It attracts a diverse student body from across India and internationally, including countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Kenya, Tanzania, and Yemen.
Chief Patron
Prof.(Dr.) Lokanath N K
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,
University of Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Patron
Smt. M.K. Savitha, K.A.S
Registrar,
University of Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Organizing Secretary
Prof (Dr.) MS Benjamin
Dean Faculty of Law &
Professor of Law
Department of Studies in Law
University of Mysore
Mysore, India
Contact Information
For inquiries and participation confirmation, please contact the following undersigned:
Coordinator
Sri. Srinivas MK
PhD Scholar (Law)
Department of Studies in Law,
University of Mysore- 570009.
Mobile: +918746972769
Email: drsrinivasmk@gmail.com
