Sikkim Becomes India’s First Paperless Judiciary State 
In May 2026, Sikkim became the first state in India to have a fully paperless judiciary. The announcement was made by Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India(CJI), during the “Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education” held at Chintan Bhawan in Gangtok(Sikkim), marking the state’s 50 years of statehood.
Key Details:
e-Courts System: A paperless judiciary refers to the transition from physical records to a fully digital court system, including e-filing (electronic filing), digital case management (DCM), virtual hearings via video conferencing (VC), and e-Seva Kendras (eSK) to assist users with limited digital literacy.
Digital Processes: Court processes are digitised with electronic summons via SMS (Short Message Service) and email (Electronic Mail) through National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes(NSTEP), while hybrid virtual hearings (VH) enable remote participation and improved accessibility.

Impact: The initiative improves access to justice in remote and hilly areas, while reducing administrative costs and environmental impact through paperless operations.