Today, the Supreme Court of India has launches online portal name SuSwagatam which enables visitors , advocates , or interns , law graduates to register themself online and get passes to enter the Supreme ourt.
CJI DY Chandrachud announced this today, while hearing the batch of pleas on Article 370 consituted by the 5 judge bench.
"One can just make the pass an evening prior. The moment person comes to the security counter, the entire pass details reflected for CISF. We have called it SuSwagatam. The portal was tested as a pilot project from July 25. More than 10,000 e-passes issued till August 8 as a pilot basis. We also have a video tutorial on how to use it and we will have it soon in other languages than English. E-Seva Kendra will help in training," he said.
Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta was also present at that time and said -
"It was a major concern. The entire nation will be grateful. We used to come at 9 AM so that we get a pass to enter by 10.30 AM. This was 12-13 years back," he said.
Justice Chandrachud said a video tutorial on how to use the portal is also availabe on the offical websites.
The E-Pass can be valid for up to 30 days for counsel, journalists, law clerks and staff on applying for the same.
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