THE GIST of Editorial for UPSC Exams : 19 March 2020 (Virus and opportunity (Indian Express))

Virus and opportunity (Indian Express)

Mains Paper 4:Ethics
Prelims level: Not much
Mains level:Social distancing and its opportunities

Context:

  • Corona has given us a glimpse into how we may solve overcrowding problems in the future, whether in terms of traffic, in healthcare facilities or the courtroom.
  • If social distancing and working from home is a way to cope with the coronavirus epidemic, could these form the basis for technology-guided solutions in the future as well?

Concept of paperless and people less court:

  • The concept of paperless and people-less courts is an achievable and realistic goal. We just have to change our attitude.
  • The legal curriculum has to change. ..............................

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Role of technology:

  • Technology can be indeed a solution for the legal fraternity while dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters.
  • We must invest in virtual courtrooms and it became convinced that, barring a few exceptions, hearings can be conducted on a virtual basis.
  • This will eliminate paper and it will eliminate crowding. But it will certainly not eliminate work and the workplace.
  • In the era of high-speed internet and other advanced technologies, we can change our future and create opportunities for everyone.
  • Virtual courtrooms and case management, and the use of technology, data science and artificial intelligence will address the issue of judicial delay that has clogged our legal system.

Way ahead:

  • The rule of law will be upheld in the true sense when the justice delivery system will become efficient, people-friendly and citizens can receive legal redress in a time-bound manner.
  • We have an opportunity to ............................................

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Conclusion:

Prelims Questions:

Q.1)With reference to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), consider the following statements:
1. PM Modi has recently proposed the creation of a COVID 19 emergency fund based on voluntary contribution from SAARC nations.
2. The Headquarters and Secretariat of the Association are at Dhaka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: .........................................

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Mains Questions:
Q.1)How social distancing, work from home can provide a template for paper-less courts as well as became more efficient in judiciary? Elucidate.