Madhya Pradesh

• 20 Jan 2025

Madhya Pradesh Launches TWARIT Platform

Why in News? 

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has introduced a digital platform named TWARIT (Transmission of Warrants, Summons, and Reports by Information Technology) to streamline the transmission of warrants and summons. This platform also allows judges to monitor case statuses online efficiently. 

Key Points  

• The platform aims to replace the traditional paper-based system, making legal proceedings faster and more efficient.  
  • By implementing this intitiave the judicial process becomes more transparent, reduces delays, and saves time for law enforcement agencies, courts, and the public. 
• This system is expected to improve the overall efficiency of the justice delivery mechanism, especially in handling large volumes of legal cases.  
  • The system allows for the electronic delivery of legal documents, including court summons and arrest warrants, to the concerned individuals or parties.  
• A review meeting was also held at the office of the Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, in New Delhi, regarding the implementation of three new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023) in the state. 
  • The meeting reviewed the implementation and current status of provisions related to police, jail, court, prosecution, and forensic services. 

New Criminal Laws 

• Objective:  
  • The new laws aim to replace colonial-era punishments with a justice-focused approach, integrating technological advancements in police investigations and court procedures. 
• New Offences:  
  • New offences include terrorism, mob lynching, organized crime, and enhanced punishments for crimes against women and children.