New Delhi

Chief Justice NV Ramana on Friday termed the pendency of cases a huge challenge and expressed regret on not giving required attention to issues with listing of cases and schedule of hearing of matters.

Chief Justice Ramana, who was heading the ceremonial bench, said those concerned attempted developing modules, however due to security issues and compatibility, not much progress was made, and there is a need to deploy modern technology to resolve the issue.

Speaking on the occasion of his farewell, Justice Ramana said, "Let all of us march forward with the discussion and dialogue in the process of giving speedy and affordable justice to the common man."

On courts functioning amid Covid-19 pandemic, he said running of courts was prioritised.

He added that the needs of the judiciary were different from those of the rest, and emphasised that unless the bar cooperates, it would be difficult to bring in necessary changes.

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"We have to admit the fact that pendency is a huge challenge before us. I must admit that issues of listing and posting of matters is one of the areas on which I could not pay much attention. I am sorry for that...," he said.