QR code based e-pass will allow entry in the Supreme Court

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday launched a portal called ‘Suswagtam’ where advocates, litigants and other citizens can request QR code-based e-passes to enter the Supreme Court.

The web-based portal and mobile-friendly application will save litigants and all others from long queues, and facilitate them paperless entry in the apex court. Users can scan the QR code of their ePass at the entry and exit gates of the apex court complex. Entry/Exit software allows users to register themselves online and request e-passes for various purposes – like attending court hearings, visiting office blocks, litigants meeting advocates, or press lounges go etc.

The Welcome Portal was tested as a pilot project from 25th July and received positive feedback from the users. In the trial phase, more than 10,000 e-passes have been issued through the portal.

Users can choose different validity period for e-pass depending on their requirements and police clearance certificates. The portal also provides role-based secure login for different types of users where they can upload their proof of identity and capture their live photo during the registration process. A press release issued by the Supreme Court states that the launch of Suswagatam is another step to promote citizen friendly access to justice delivery systems and enhance the convenience and efficiency of court operations and services through the use of latest technology . Earlier, the Supreme Court started live streaming of constitution bench proceedings and used artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology for live transcription of its hearings.