New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday announced the launch of 'SuSwagatam' online portal for e-passes to enter the Supreme Court.
"'SuSwagatam' is a web-based and mobile-friendly application that allows users to register themselves online and request e-passes for various purposes such as attending court hearings, meeting advocates," the CJI said.
"The 'SuSwagatam' portal was tested as a pilot project since July 25, 2023, and has received positive feedback from the users," Justice Chandrachud said, adding that as on August 9, more than 10,000 e-passes have been issued through the portal on a pilot basis.
Justice Chandrachud also said that a video tutorial on how to use the application is also available on the website.
In a press release issued on Thursday, the apex court said 'SuSwagatam' allows users to choose different validity periods for their e-passes, depending on their needs and police clearance certificates.
"The portal also provides role-based secure logins for different types of users where they can upload their proof of identity and capture their live photo during the registration process," it said.
With the new online facility, users can scan QR codes given on their e-passes at entry and exit gates of the court premises, simplifying the whole access control entry-exit process.
"'SuSwagatam' will enable users to avoid long queues and have a paperless entry pass (e-pass) for access at the apex court," the statement said.
"The launch of 'SuSwagatam' is yet another step under the visionary guidance of Chief Justice of India, Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, to promote citizen-friendly access to justice delivery systems and to enhance the convenience and efficiency of the court operations and services through the use of latest technology," it added.
The release said the application has been launched to simplify visitor management at the apex court for advocates, litigants, interns, citizens, and all stakeholders.
With inputs from PTI