The Islamabad High Court (IHC) inaugurated a smart paperless digital court during a ceremony held in Courtroom No. 1 on Wednesday. The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court inaugurated the Smart Paperless Digital Court. Justice Aamer Farooq of the Federal Constitutional Court was also present alongside the Chief Justice. Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar attended the ceremony along with other judges of the Islamabad High Court and distinguished guests. The Smart Paperless Digital Court was established in Courtroom No. 1 as part of the Islamabad High Court’s efforts to modernize its judicial processes and promote digitalization.

The Islamabad High Court Registrar’s Office completed the Smart Paperless Digital Court project. According to the information provided, the High Court’s IT Department, under the supervision of Umar Rashid Dar, developed the system on the instructions of the Chief Justice. Earlier, the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen cooperation for the Court’s website and mobile application services.

The MoU was signed on behalf of the Supreme Court by its Registrar, while NADRA was represented by its Chief Projects Officer. Under the agreement, NADRA will provide hosting, backend infrastructure, technical support and maintenance for the Supreme Court’s website and mobile application, besides facilitating approved upgrades and improvements in line with the Court’s requirements. The digital platforms provide public access to cause lists, judgments and other authorized judicial and institutional information, enabling litigants, lawyers and the general public to access court information and services more conveniently.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)