End of VIP Culture and Tech Integration in Judiciary

CJI Kant’s directive ends “midnight hearings” and out-of-turn listings for senior advocates (e.g., no special treatment for Kapil Sibal or Abhishek Singhvi), promoting equality. This will boost public trust but may face resistance from bar associations. AI and digital reforms, with 83% police stations now CCTV-equipped (India Justice Report 2025). Whispers of expanding e-Courts Phase III (2023-2027) to include virtual mediation in tribunals, potentially resolving 10 lakh cases annually.