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Hear the words of Kapil Sibal, uttered with both conviction and vision: “I personally believe technology can transform the functioning of the judicial system.” These words are not lightly spoken, for they strike at the very foundation of civilization—justice. Through them we are reminded that the temple of law, though ancient and sacred, need not remain bound by the slowness of tradition. Like all human institutions, it too may be renewed, uplifted, and made swifter, fairer, and more accessible through the tools of modern creation.

When Sibal speaks of technology, he does not speak of mere machines, but of instruments of change—digital systems, networks, and innovations that can pierce through the fog of delay and corruption. Courts across the world often suffer under the weight of endless files, delayed hearings, and voices of the poor drowned beneath mountains of procedure. In such places, justice delayed becomes justice denied. Yet with technology, records may be digitized, hearings held across distances, evidence preserved beyond tampering, and the light of transparency cast upon the darkest corners of the system.

The promise of transformation has been glimpsed even in our own age. Consider the rise of online dispute resolution platforms, where minor cases once trapped in endless queues are now settled swiftly with the click of a button. Or recall the vision of e-courts in nations like India, where digital filing and video conferencing allow cases to be heard without delay, even amidst crises such as the global pandemic. These are not mere conveniences, but glimpses of what Sibal foresees: a judicial system that serves the people not in decades, but in days.

History, too, bears witness to the renewal of justice through tools of progress. In ancient Rome, the codification of law through the Twelve Tables gave order to chaos, bringing clarity and accessibility where once confusion reigned. Centuries later, the invention of the printing press made possible the wide distribution of legal texts, ensuring that law was not the secret language of the elite but a resource for the common man. Each age has had its tool of transformation; in our age, that tool is technology.

Yet, Sibal’s words also carry a warning. For technology is a double-edged sword—it may illuminate, but it may also corrupt if guided by greed or tyranny. A digitized court may be swift, but if not guarded by fairness, it may also be manipulated. Data may be preserved, but also surveilled. Thus, the call is not merely to embrace technology, but to do so with vigilance, ensuring that justice remains not only efficient, but righteous. The tool must serve the principle, not devour it.

The lesson for us is profound: let us not resist change when it comes bearing the promise of justice. Too often men cling to tradition even when it breeds delay and despair. The true spirit of justice is not in the dust of old books, but in the fairness of outcomes and the accessibility of truth. If technology can bring swiftness, clarity, and honesty to the judicial system, then it is not an enemy of tradition but its fulfillment—the eternal principle of justice clothed in modern form.

Practically, this means supporting reforms that digitize courts, embracing tools that reduce delay, and ensuring that the weak and poor have equal access to these systems. It means educating lawyers, judges, and citizens alike in the use of technology, so that none are left behind. Above all, it means holding fast to the principle that progress must serve justice, not overshadow it.

Thus, the words of Kapil Sibal stand as a guiding flame: “Technology can transform the judicial system.” Let them remind us that no system is beyond renewal, no temple of law too sacred to be reformed. With wisdom, courage, and vigilance, the marriage of justice and technology can usher in an age where truth is not buried beneath years of waiting, but delivered swiftly, fairly, and with honor to all. This is the destiny of a just society, and the charge laid upon us who live in this age of possibility.