19 October, Kathmandu. Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma said that the use of digital technology should be encouraged for transparency, accountability and public trust.
In a program organized by the Internet Governance Institute in Kathmandu on Monday, Chief Justice Sharma also said that although the development of technology has increased interdependence, risks and challenges are not limited to the borders of any one country, so collective efforts are needed for solutions.
He opined that natural and man-made crises have exposed the vulnerability of the entire infrastructure including digital and technology infrastructure.
According to him, the importance of secure digital records, reliable backup and effective disaster recovery system has increased as the performance of judiciary will be seriously affected if access to court records is lost.
He mentioned that recently, the use of technology in the judiciary including case management, electronic filing, evidence management and judicial hearing is increasing. According to him, the basic purpose of digital transformation should be to strengthen access to justice, to ensure speedy, cost-effective and citizen-centered justice administration.
Similarly, he emphasized that internet governance should be strongly based on risk management, preparedness and resilience. He said that the "Judicial Information and Communication Technology Policy 2026" formulated by the Supreme Court has established information security as the main basis of digital transformation.
