SYLHET: Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha on Wednesday (March 2) inaugurated the digital evidence recording system in 20 courts of Sylhet in lieu of writing those down in longhand.

The CJ inaugurated the system at district judge court here in the morning in presence of finance minister AMA Muhith and law minister Anisul Huq.

Appellate Division Justice Mohammad Iman Ali, state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak and UNDP resident representative Robert Watkins were, among others, present in the program, chaired by Sylhet district judge Munir Ahmed Patwari.

Country’s judiciary observed the dawning of a new era through this implementation. With the introduction of this system, jotting down depositions would come to an end.

Sufficient number of computer monitors would be provided to all parties concerned at the courtroom to keep track of the process. Signed printed copies will be provided to all parties after recording evidences.

With the financial assistance of UNDP, the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh has implemented it in 20 out of 40 courts of the district under the Judicial Strengthening (JUST) project.

However, besides typing, there are provisions to tape record the depositions and cross-examinations. There will also be back-up systems to cover one hour if the court suffers power cut.

High Court additional registrar Sabbir Foyez told banglanews the CJ wanted to make the judiciary up-to-date by using cutting edge technologies.

Besides, this would lessen sufferings of justice seekers and decrease court’s time and money.

This will be implemented in other parts of the country shortly, he expected.

BDST: 1657 HRS, MAR 02, 2016
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