Sikkim declared first paperless state judiciary in India

Exam-focused facts from the 4 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declared Sikkim as the first paperless state judiciary in the nation.
The declaration was made during the inaugural session of the two-day National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education in Gangtok.
The CJI stated that digital reform is a practical necessity for sustaining the rule of law.
The e-Courts project has transformed the relationship between litigant and law, moving from paper trail to a digital ecosystem.
The CJI emphasised that integrating technology dismantles geographical barriers, helping litigants overcome terrain, finance, and distance.