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MP High Court Blames IT Staff for Judicial Delays Amid System Glitches
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:19 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed serious concerns over repeated IT glitches that have disrupted court proceedings, attributing the delays to incompetent staff handling the court's digital systems.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a formal statement today, condemning the persistent technical failures that have plagued its digital case management system. Court officials said the glitches, which have caused frequent downtime and data loss, are a direct result of the court’s IT personnel’s inadequate handling of the software.
According to the statement, several high‑profile cases were delayed for days as the court’s electronic docket could not be accessed. In one instance, a pending criminal trial was postponed because the video‑link system failed to connect judges and counsel.
The court’s chief justice noted that the repeated disruptions have not only wasted judicial time but also eroded public confidence in the court’s ability to deliver timely justice. Lawyers and litigants have expressed frustration over the mounting backlog of cases.
In response, the court has ordered an immediate audit of its IT infrastructure and has requested the appointment of a senior IT consultant to oversee system upgrades. The court also plans to hold a series of training sessions for its staff to prevent future incidents.
According to the statement, several high‑profile cases were delayed for days as the court’s electronic docket could not be accessed. In one instance, a pending criminal trial was postponed because the video‑link system failed to connect judges and counsel.
The court’s chief justice noted that the repeated disruptions have not only wasted judicial time but also eroded public confidence in the court’s ability to deliver timely justice. Lawyers and litigants have expressed frustration over the mounting backlog of cases.
In response, the court has ordered an immediate audit of its IT infrastructure and has requested the appointment of a senior IT consultant to oversee system upgrades. The court also plans to hold a series of training sessions for its staff to prevent future incidents.