
It has been ob served that the eCourts Services mobile appli cation, an essential plat form for both lawyers and litigants across Goa, has stopped working properly, creating widespread in convenience and confusion in court-related matters. However, after the issue was raised by the South Goa Advocates Association, instructions were issued by the authorities to the concerned agency to look into the matter. The application, intro duced under the eCourts Mission Mode Project, was designed to make the jus tice system more accessi ble, transparent, and effi cient. Over the years, it has successfully replaced the traditional court diaries and offered a simplified approach to case manage ment. Users could easily access hearing dates, track case progress, and down load court orders, thus bridging the communica tion gap between litigants and the judicial system. However, the recent technical malfunction has disrupted this process. Many lawyers are unable to view upcoming hear ings, while litigants are left uncertain about the current status of their cas es. This has led to unnec essary confusion, delays, and anxiety among those dependent on the platform for timely updates. For lawyers, particularly those handling multiple cases, the disruption has been significant as they rely on the app to manage their schedules effectively. Expressing serious con cern over the matter, Adv. Prasad Naik, President of the South Goa Advocates Association, stated that the association immediately raised the issue with high er authorities. “I have informed the technical team of South Goa Courts, the Princi pal District and Sessions Judge, South Goa, the Reg istrar of the High Court, and the technical team about the problem. We have also sent emails to the concerned authorities and hope the issue will be resolved at the earliest,” he told reporters. Lawyers have further pointed out that the mal function reflects the judi ciary’s growing depend ence on technology and highlights the urgent need for a strong digital infra structure. They stressed that while technology has greatly improved acces sibility, any breakdown in the system leaves both professionals and litigants vulnerable. Litigants, too, have voiced frustration, saying they are unable to moni tor their case progress and often rely solely on their lawyers for updates, which defeats the very purpose of the app. Some have urged that backup systems be in troduced so that access to justice is not compromised by technical failures. As the matter continues to affect daily court func tioning, legal professionals are hopeful for a quick res olution. They also under lined that such instances serve as a reminder that the justice delivery system must balance technological innovation with reliability to ensure uninterrupted access to justice.