Madhya Pradesh Launches TWARIT Platform to Streamline Judicial Processes
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhya Pradesh High Court launches TWARIT platform |
| Full Form | Transmission of Warrants, Summons, and Reports by Information Technology |
| Purpose | Streamline the transmission of warrants and summons; allow judges to monitor case statuses online |
| Key Features | - Replaces traditional paper-based system- Electronic delivery of legal documents (court summons, arrest warrants)- Aims to improve transparency, reduce delays, and save time |
| Review Meeting | Held at the office of the Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, New Delhi |
| Meeting Focus | Implementation of three new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023); reviewed provisions related to police, jail, court, prosecution, and forensic services |
| Objective of New Criminal Laws | Replace colonial-era punishments with a justice-focused approach; integrate technological advancements |
| New Offences | Includes terrorism, mob lynching, organized crime; enhanced punishments for crimes against women and children |