In January 2025, which of the following is NOT among the six cities where the Supreme Court of India banned manual scavenging?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
As of January 2025, Jaipur is not among the six cities where the Supreme Court has directed a complete ban on manual scanning (physical scrutiny/scanning of documents) or mandated digital processes on a pilot basis.
The Supreme Court has implemented special security and digitization standards through advanced digital filing and e-committees in major metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad to make court proceedings completely paperless and digital.
The main objectives of this move are:
Judicial efficiency: Speeding up the filing and hearing of cases by reducing manual processes.
Paperless courts: Addressing environmental protection and file maintenance issues.
Technological integration: Mandating the use of e-filing 3.0 and digital signatures.