Chief Justice of India Justice D. Y. Chandrachud has emphasized the pivotal role of technology in transforming the criminal justice system. Delivering the 20th D. P. Kohli Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on the occasion of CBI day yesterday, Justice Chandrachud advocated to adopt new technology to tackle new-age criminal networks effectively. He said, the need of the hour is to recognize the complexity of CBI proceedings and to leverage technology to avoid delays. The Chief Justice said, the role of technology will facilitate speedy and fair trial. Justice Chandrachud said that in the era of digital transformation, law and Technology holds immense potential to shape the cause of crime detection.
On the occasion, the Chief Justice of India also presented the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service and Police Medals for Meritorious Service to CBI officers. The Central Bureau of Investigation was established by a Government of India resolution dated 1st April 1963 to investigate not only cases of bribery and corruption, but also violations of central fiscal laws, and serious crimes, besides collecting supporting intelligence.
