Chief Justice pledges to fast-track Court digitalisation

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Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena

Says several discussions already held with BASL President regarding proposed digitalisation initiative

Newly appointed Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena yesterday assured that he intends to fast-track the digitalisation of the Court system across the country, noting that the time has come to adopt technologically advanced methods in the administration of justice.

Chief Justice Surasena made these remarks while addressing the ceremonial sitting held at the Supreme Court to formally welcome him as the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. The Chief Justice further noted that he has already held several discussions with the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the proposed digitalisation initiative.

In addition, he has had meetings with the Justice Minister and the Justice Ministry Secretary to discuss the implementation of the digital system, which, he said, the entire country is eagerly anticipating. The newly elected Chief Justice was accorded a warm welcome at the ceremonial sitting by an array of Judges of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, High Courts, District Courts, and Magistrate’s Courts.

The ceremony began with speeches from Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr.), PC, and BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya.

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