1. Dipak Timalsena MIS Consultant
E-Judiciary
ICT Strategy
for the Courts Service
Plans, Prospects and Problems
Dipak Timalsena
MIS Consultant
1 January 2019

2. Hon. CJ Dilip Kumar Paudel
“In the Future, the ways of working in the Judiciary will be improved and work process reformed…. We need to guide changes in function and organization of Judiciary naturally… As well as actively promote clean, transparent, accountable and users friendly administration through ICT.”
Hon. CJ Dilip Kumar Paudel
1 January 2019

3. DISCONTINUITY At the beginning of the 21st century Introduction
… we stand before a
DISCONTINUITY
of unprecedented magnitude
The rate of change appears to be accelerating. How can leaders and policy makers design and enable our Judiciary to be more robust, sustainable, beneficial and transparent for all their stakeholders?
1 January 2019

4. View of e-judiciary e-Judiciary is not about ‘e’ but about Judiciary !
e-Judiciary is not about computers
but about citizens !
e-Judiciary is not about translating processes
but about transforming processes!
1 January 2019

5. Hon. Sr.Justice Kedar Prasad Giri
“The Judiciary upholds the rule of Law through effective judicial behavior and simple procedure which is cost effective, transparent and people oriented, The Citizens can be served anywhere and anytime, And the service provided by the Nepali Judiciary would be of International standards”
Hon. Sr.Justice Kedar Prasad Giri
1 January 2019

6. Key Security issue Information protection is information security
Defining e-courts
The “paperless trial”, the web-based forum or the automated process?
“a body with an adjudicative function that makes use of ICTs to run proceedings.”
Defining courtroom technology
…generic expression…numerous forms of technology…may or may not be present in a courtroom.
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7. Agenda Where are we today? Where do we want to be?
A diagnostic: Current ICT Implementation in Supreme Court & Pilot Courts
Where do we want to be?
Vision 2010: A prescriptive future state
How do we get there?
e-Governance Roadmap: Key recommendations and suggested action plan
1 January 2019

8. EXPECTATION FROM JUDICIARY
To provide:
Speedy, less expensive and quality justice
Justice seekers further demand that the system should be:
Corruption-free
Transparent
Accountable
Users friendlily
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9. Objective of Strategic Plan
Domestic and international experience has shown that use of ICT in Judiciary accelerates case progression to reach its logical end within the set time frame with complete de-mystification of judicial process ensuring transparency and accountability.
1 January 2019

10. Key Elements Of this Strategy
Continuity in using existing Developed Programee
The Evolution of Case Management System
The development of effective Information management System
The Development of effective governance by the Courts Service
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11. Strategy for Sucess
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12. Key Elements for Success
Dynamic Leadership by CJ/Justices /& Management Team
Focusing ICT development in Judiciary from available resources
Encouraging staff Cooperation
Expecting further resources/Support to enhance ICT
ICT prioritization as the Demand of Time
Expecting Government/Donor's Support
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13. Key Elements for Success
Leader’s Vision
Good Judicial
Governance
Information Technology
ITNJ
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14. Three Pillars of ‘ICT-NJ’
People
Process
Technology
ICT-SC
1 January 2019

15. Key Challenges Inadequate awareness of the benefit of the ICT
Attitude-resistance to change
Lack of program management skill
Un sufficient Resources(Human /Physical /Fiscal)
1 January 2019

16. Dr. Ram Krishna Timalsena,Registrar
“All the Judicial personnel are servant of the people and the people are the real master”
“Judiciary cannot move without modern technology. Judicial management places the users of the courts in the center of judicial administration.”
Dr. Ram Krishna Timalsena,Registrar
1 January 2019

17. Where are we today?
1 January 2019

18. Key on-going ICT initiatives
Acquired 550 Desktop Computers with 8 Small size Servers
Networking for 300 Computers in the Supreme court
Developed initial stage of the following Software's
Legal information System
Record Management System
1 January 2019

19. Key on-going ICT initiatives Cont…
Personnel Management System
Store/Procurement Management System
Documents Management System
Misil (Case Records) Management System
Publish Weekly /Daily Cause-List in Web site
Prepared ICT-NJ Master Plan
Introduce Computerization process in 6 District Courts (PDC,MDC,CDC,KPDC,KDC,SDC)
Connected Kathmandu District Court to Supreme Court via Fiber optic Cable
1 January 2019

20. Key on-going ICT initiatives Cont…
Introduced Unique Case Registration No. within Judiciary
Standardized Case management within Judiciary
Entered Back log running Cases and maintain up to date in Supreme Court, and other 6 Courts
IT awareness Training
24 Hrs internet/ facilities for 400 Computers(300SC+100KDC)
Web Development & Web Hosting
Developed Appellate Courts Software and District Court Software
1 January 2019

21. “As is” view of ICT Enablement in NepaliJudiciary
5th Stage
ICT Enablement
4th stage
Development of ICT Culture
3rd stage
Initiation
Stage
Supreme Court
6 Pilot Court
1 Lalitpur DC
2nd stage
Physical presence of ICT infrastructure
10 Appellate Court
1st Stage
(Planning)
6 Appellate Court
All District Court expect Pilot Court and LDC
Supreme
Court
Appellate Court
District Courts
Other Courts
Courts
1 January 2019

22. Vision 2010: A prescriptive future state
Where do we want to be?
Vision 2010: A prescriptive future state
1 January 2019

23. MISSION of “ICT-NJ”
To change the prevailing Judiciary system into E-SMART Judiciaries and look into implementations of systems being used in other Judiciaries around the world.
1 January 2019

24. VISION of “ICT-NJ”
“Complete “Automation” of all processes in Judiciary by 2010”
Note: Majority of the activities currently are conducted manually by using physical resources such as paper, traditional clothes-raping system (The Poko), hand to hand circulation and archive storing etc.
1 January 2019

25. GOALS of “ICT-NJ” Management Framework Hardware Software
Capacity Building
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26. GOALS of “ICT-NJ” Management Framework Hardware Software
Management Framework services
Formalized ‘ICT- NJ’ Master-Plan Document by 2005 November 15
Establishment of ‘ICT- NJ’ National Task Force by 2005 November 30 (on progress).
Establishment of ‘ICT- NJ’ Coordination Unit by 2005 December 15 (on progress).
Appointment of external ICT-Consultation Team by 2005 December 30 (on progress)
Management Framework
Hardware
Software
Capacity Building
1 January 2019

27. GOALS of “ICT-NJ” Management Framework Hardware Software
Bring all Appellate Courts under SC into single network by 2006.
Provide at least 15 Computers to Non-Gazatted employees in Appellate Courts by 2006.
Provide at least 5-10 computers per District Court by 2009.
Connect all Appellate Courts with SC by using Radio-link or Dial-up by 2007
Connect all District Courts with Appellate Courts & SC by using Radio-Link or dial-up by 2009 (depending upon the availability of electricity and telephone)
Management Framework
Hardware
Software
Capacity Building
1 January 2019

28. GOALS of “ICT-NJ” Management Framework Hardware Software
Capacity Building
Software
Program Planning Monitoring Evaluation Information System
Legal Information System (LIC)
Decision Management Information System
Criminal Case Traking System
Lawyer License Management System
Record Management System
Financial Administration System
Personnel and Payroll Management System
Office Automation and Communication System
Store Management System
Library Management System
Documentation Management System
eRegister
Public Domain Information Dissemination System
1 January 2019

29. GOALS of “ICT-NJ” Management Framework Hardware Software
Capacity Building
ICT Awareness Building Programme (to all SC employees by 2006 , to all Appellate Courts staff by 2007 and to all District Courts staff by 2009)
ICT Management Training Programme (to all Justices, first and second class officers of SC by 2006, to all Judges, first and second class officers of all Appellate Courts by 2007 and to all Judges, first and second class officers of all Courts of District by 2009)
ICT Basic Usage Training (to all SC employees by 2006 , to all Appellate Courts staff by 2007 and to all District Courts staff by 2009)
ICT System Management Training (to few selected personnel for ICT system management and maintenance of Supreme Court by 2006 , for all Appellate courts by 2007and for all District Courts by 2009.
Management Framework
Hardware
Software
Capacity Building
1 January 2019

30. How do we get there?
“ICT-NJ” Roadmap
1 January 2019

31. NATIONAL PLAN Plan propose to implement ICT in Nepalese Judiciary
three phases
over
a period of five years
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32. IMPLEMENTATION PHASES OF ICT IN NEPALESE JUDICIARY
PHASE I (two years)
To introduce ICT culture with requisite training at all levels
PHASE II (two years)
To provide ICT coverage of Judicial processes from filing to execution and all administrative activities
PHASE III (one year)
There will be creation of Information Gateways between Courts
and Public Agencies and Departments
and use of advanced ICT and scientific tools
1 January 2019

33. OUTLINES OF PHASE-WISE ACTIVITIES
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34. PHASE I (TWO YEARS)
Creation of computer rooms in all the Courts complexes
Around 1200 Judicial Officers will be provided with Computers
Extensive ICT training to Judicial Officers and Court staff
Arranging of awareness programs and training modules for lawyers
Well structured database will be created of all the pending and fresh cases with user-friendly retrievable facilities
Installation of wi-fi facilities and creation of video-conferencing studios in the Supreme Court including Benches
Creation of e-filing facility in Supreme Court …
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35. Reporting Procedure
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36. PHASE II (TWO YEARS) Complete Automation of Registry level processes
Digitilization of Law Libraries and Court Archives
Digital availability of case laws, statute laws and law literature through the website of Nepalese Judiciary (
Availability of video conferencing facilities at all Appellate Court complexes
Facilities for e-filing in at least all the superior Courts
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37. Web Site
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38. PHASE III (ONE YEAR)
Establishment of Information Gateways between Courts and police stations, prisons, land record and registration offices as also other governmental agencies
Use of bio-metrics and other high-end scientific tools
1 January 2019

39. Capacity Building IN HOUSE COURSES OVERSEAS TRAINING
Induction Programmes
Refresher Courses
Other focused Programmes
OVERSEAS TRAINING
International Seminars
Conferences
Workshops
Other short courses
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40. PROJECTED ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE END OF EACH SUCCESSIVE PHASE
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41. AT THE END OF PHASE I
We will be able to build up the capacity of the Judges for delivery of speedy and quality justice
National Judicial Data Center will provide litigational trends in the country for all levels and geographical locations supporting better management and policy decisions
ICT modules will be available for assessing work performances.
There will be instant availability of status of cases, judgments and orders of all Courts through Internet, kiosks and facilitation centers
ICT will facilitate case flow management, online accessibility of orders, judgments and case related data
connectivity to lawyers in and around Court complexes for accessibility of case status, cause lists, judgments and orders
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42. AT THE END OF PHASE II
Automate registry level processes eradicating delays, harassment and corruption at this level
Digital production of under-trial prisoners and distant examination of witnesses through video-conferencing
Online availability of legal resources to the Judges, lawyers and public at large
Availability of e-filing facilities at Appellate Courts
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43. AT THE END OF PHASE III
Availability of online information between the Courts, prosecuting and investigating agencies, prisons, land records and registration offices will accelerate disposal of civil and criminal cases
Bio-metrics and scientific tools will help in identifying habitual criminals, professional witnesses and litigants and in resolution of complex factual disptues
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44. ‘ICT-NJ’ IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
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45. QUESTIONS
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46. Thank You Technology for better Governance Technology in eGovernance
Key Elements for Success - Technology
Thank You
1 January 2019