Imphal: To ensure greater flexibility for better functioning, Manipur High Court implemented hybrid functioning that will allow the court to conduct both virtual and physical hearings. The decision has come as an effort to ensure the completion of court hearing on time.
The facilities for video conferencing and e-filing are already present in the E-Sewa Kendras and the offices of District Collectors. To ease the difficulty of people with lesser knowledge about technology, there will be a support system to help people with video conferencing and e-filing of cases, reported NDTV citing sources.
To bring the availability of hybrid mode at district level courts, Manipur High Court computer committee is in the process of implementing the hybrid functioning in all the district courts.
To assist people facing trouble during e-hearing, the High Court will also set up a dedicated helpline for litigants and advocates. Participants of hearing also face trouble while attending the hearing via video conferencing.
The hybrid functioning system was brought into Manipur High Court after Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement to set up a circuit bench of the court in tribal-dominated Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts. Opting for hybrid mode will help the high-court in improving efficiency and work without any lag. However, the main concern is internet connectivity in the state, and among the participants of court hearing cases.
