Gangtok, May 1, 2026: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay on Friday announced that the state has officially been declared a paperless judiciary, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to build a faster, more transparent, and technology-driven justice delivery system. The announcement was made during the Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education held at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok.
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| Sikkim Chief Minister warmly greets the Chief Justice of India during the Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok, attended by senior judges and dignitaries. (Image Source:facebook.com/cmpsgolay) |
The conclave brought together eminent jurists, judges, and legal experts from India and abroad to deliberate on the role of technology in modernising judicial systems and improving access to justice.
Among the distinguished dignitaries present were Hon'ble Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Hon'ble Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Seychelles Justice Rony James Govinden, Hon'ble Judge of the Supreme Court of India and former Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, and Hon'ble Judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Justice Mohammad Dhilip Nawaz Abdul Hameed. Chief Justices and judges from various High Courts across India, along with other national and international delegates, also attended the event.
Welcoming the guests, Chief Minister Tamang said their presence reflected a shared commitment to strengthening the judicial system through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. He noted that hosting such a prestigious conclave had brought valuable national and international recognition to Sikkim.
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The Chief Minister also highlighted that the event coincided with Sikkim's celebration of 50 years of Statehood, a landmark occasion recently commemorated by the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Speaking on the importance of digital transformation, Tamang said the transition to a paperless judiciary, supported by initiatives such as e-filing, digital case management, and technology-enabled court administration, would significantly improve the efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and inclusiveness of justice delivery in the state.
He expressed confidence that the discussions and recommendations emerging from the conclave would contribute to the development of a modern, technology-enabled judicial system not only in India but also across the Commonwealth. The conclave underscored the growing importance of digital innovation in strengthening judicial institutions and ensuring timely, citizen-centric justice.
