Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Newly appointed Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena stated today that he intends to fast-track the digitalization of the court system across the country, emphasising that the time has come to adopt technologically advanced methods in the administration of justice.

Chief Justice Surasena made these remarks while addressing the ceremonial sitting held at the Supreme Court to formally welcome him as the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.

He further noted that he has already held several discussions with the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the proposed digitalization initiative. In addition, he has had meetings with the Minister of Justice and the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice to d...