Comment / CJI expressed displeasure on the 'date after date' system, said, 'Investigation agencies against the enemies of the country...'

Addressing the 20th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture, the CJI sought to maintain a balance between the powers of investigating agencies to conduct search and seizure and the individual’s right to privacy. He said that it is important for agencies to maintain a balance between search and seizure powers and an individual’s right to privacy so that it can become the foundation of a just society.

Supreme Court Chief Justice (CJI) DY Chandrachud says that I feel that the investigating agencies of the country are doing a lot of work at the same time, in which they are entangled. In such a situation, agencies need to choose their battles. It is necessary that the investigating agencies should take prompt action on such cases which pose a threat to the national security and public order of the country.

Addressing the 20th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture, the CJI sought to maintain a balance between the powers of investigating agencies to conduct search and seizure and the individual’s right to privacy. He said that it is important for agencies to maintain a balance between search and seizure powers and an individual’s right to privacy so that it can become the foundation of a just society. Describing the delay in legal processes as a hindrance in providing justice, he stressed on a multi-pronged strategy for disposal of CBI cases.

need to get rid of dating system
According to the report, there are many people who have been seriously accused of violating the law and this has caused damage to their lives and reputation. Delay in the legal process is becoming a hindrance in getting justice. There is a need to formulate a multilateral strategy to eliminate the delay in disposal of CBI cases so that people are not deprived of justice due to delay in pending cases.

Chief Justice Chandrachud said that the increasing number of raids and illegal seizure of personal devices shows that there is a need to maintain a balance between investigation and personal rights of the people.

Digitalization of investigation process necessary
The Chief Justice said that to get rid of delays in legal matters, it is necessary to digitize the investigation process. This can start with digitalization of FIR filing process. He said that keeping in mind the high number of cases, technology should be used so that delays in work are reduced. He said that the world of crime has changed due to technology and the investigating agencies are facing very complex challenges.

He said that the judges complain that the best among them is appointed to the CBI court. Because they are sensitive. But due to slow hearing, the rate of disposal of cases also slows down. To make radical changes in the system, we need new technologically advanced equipment.

He has said that in fact crime is increasing very fast. In such a situation, investigating agencies should strengthen their capabilities and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve the case. A lot has changed with AI. This is creating difficult challenges for the agency.

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He said that our world is linked to the expansion of digital technology. From cyber crimes to digital fraud and the ever-increasing use of technology for illicit purposes, investigative agencies like the CBI are facing new and complex challenges which are vital to solve. The CJI described AI as a gamechanger in the criminal justice revolution, but he also talked about the potential misuse of this technology.