Chaini Parwani
Published On: December 29, 2021 at 20:49 IST
The State Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) will shortly establish Biometric based Smart Card System for entry of Advocates in District Courts of Lucknow and Azamgarh, thereafter in others in a phased manner.
The Chief Standing Counsel for State Government Prashant Singh Atal stated “The State Government has decided to introduce Biometric based Smart Card System for entry of Lawyers in District Courts. Initially, the project will be implemented in Lucknow and Azamgarh District Courts.”
It was highlighted that the Smart Card system would aid in Investigation of unwarranted elements, who are disguised as Lawyers.
Further the President of Central Bar Association, District Court, Lucknow, Sunil Dwivedi noted that Smart Cards will be issued to genuine Lawyers who are into Legal Profession and are regular visitors to Courts in order to curb unwarranted elements from Courts.
According to representatives of the Law Ministry, several entry points in District Courts would be restricted as part of the security plan of District Courts.
Furthermore, Gyan Singh Chauhan, Senior Advocate, Lucknow High Court highlighted “Without restricting entry of Litigants in District Courts security of Court campuses cannot be ensured.”
It further came into light about establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF), dedicated unit for security of District Courts across the State.