SC to implement system for Safe Digital Transmission of Bail Orders
Sakshi Education
Supreme Court of India announced on July 16, 2021, to implement a system for safe digital transmission of its bail orders to jails across India.
SC to implement system for Safe Digital Transmission of Bail Orders
With the implementation of ‘safe digital transmission of bail order’ scheme, authorities will not be required to wait for authentic orders to release prisoners.
Bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana has directed Secretary-General of Supreme Court to submit proposal on safe digital transmission of its bail orders scheme.
Bench directed to implement scheme within a month.
It also requested states to provide information on availability of internet connection in jails across India because, digital transmission scheme would require an internet connection.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave has been appointed as amicus curiae to aid implementation of scheme.
