MP High Court launches CLASS, AI platform Pratham to fast-track justice
Synopsis
Madhya Pradesh High Court has launched CLASS, an OTT-style live-streaming platform for court proceedings, alongside the AI system Pratham — making it one of India's first High Courts to offer real-time hearing access. With CJI Surya Kant and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in attendance, the Jabalpur event signals a serious national push to digitise justice delivery at the state level.
Key Takeaways
The Madhya Pradesh High Court launched CLASS (Courtroom Live Audio-Visual Streaming System), an OTT-style live-streaming platform for court proceedings, in Jabalpur on 17 May 2025 .
Pratham , an AI-enabled data management system , and a new High Court portal were also launched at the event.
Certified e-copies of judgments and court orders will now be available digitally; e-summons issuance and bail application disposal will be expedited.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the platforms will reduce paper-based procedures and strengthen the credibility of the justice system.
CJI Surya Kant and Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the programme, underlining the national significance of the initiative.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Saturday, 17 May 2025, launched a suite of digital platforms in Jabalpur aimed at accelerating case disposal, improving transparency, and easing access to court services for litigants, lawyers, and police authorities. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant were among the senior officials who addressed the event.
Key Platforms Launched
The centrepiece of the launch was CLASS (Courtroom Live Audio-Visual Streaming System), an OTT-style platform that enables live streaming of court proceedings. Alongside CLASS, the High Court unveiled a revamped High Court portal and Pratham, an AI-enabled data management system designed to streamline judicial records and speed up information retrieval.
The programme was titled 'Fragmentation of Fusion: Empowering Justice via United Digital Platform Integration' and was organised by the Madhya Pradesh High Court at its seat in Jabalpur.
What the Chief Minister Said
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the integrated digital platform would reduce lengthy paper-based procedures, improve judicial records management, and accelerate case disposal. 'The present era belongs to technology and innovation. When every field is changing rapidly, it is essential for the judicial system to also become digitally enabled,' he said.
Yadav added that the technology integration would 'strengthen the credibility of the justice system and ensure transparent and quicker justice delivery.' He noted that Madhya Pradesh has already established cyber tehsils, digitised Cabinet proceedings, and deployed the CM Helpline for rapid resolution of public grievances.
What the Chief Justice Said
Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Sanjeev Sachdeva said the new systems would ensure faster and more transparent information sharing. 'Litigants will no longer have to wait for copies of judgments and court orders. Certified e-copies will now be available through the digital platform,' he said.
Justice Sachdeva noted that the initiative was developed under the guidance of CJI Surya Kant and would also simplify the issuance of e-summons and speed up the disposal of bail applications — two areas that have historically caused significant delays for undertrial prisoners and litigants alike.
Senior Officials Present
The event was addressed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, and several senior judges from the Supreme Court and the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The high-level presence signals that the digital push in Madhya Pradesh is aligned with the broader national e-courts mission.
Broader Context
India's court system carries a backlog of over 5 crore pending cases across all levels, according to government data. Initiatives like CLASS and Pratham are part of the Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, which prioritises paperless proceedings and digital access to justice. Notably, this is among the first state High Courts to launch an OTT-style live-streaming system for court hearings, a step that could set a precedent for judicial transparency nationally. All eyes will now be on the rollout timeline and whether these platforms scale effectively to district and subordinate courts.
Point of View
But the harder question is whether digital infrastructure at the High Court level will percolate down to the district and subordinate courts where the bulk of India's 5-crore-plus case backlog actually sits. Live-streaming High Court hearings is a transparency win, but it does not by itself resolve the structural shortage of judges and court staff. The presence of CJI Surya Kant and the Law Minister suggests this is being positioned as a national model — which raises the stakes for execution. If Madhya Pradesh can demonstrate measurable reductions in pendency within 12 to 18 months, it could accelerate the e-Courts Phase III rollout nationally. If the platforms remain underutilised or inaccessible to rural litigants, they risk becoming high-profile launches with low ground-level impact.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CLASS system launched by the Madhya Pradesh High Court?
CLASS stands for Courtroom Live Audio-Visual Streaming System, an OTT-style platform that enables live streaming of court proceedings in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. It is designed to improve transparency and allow litigants and the public to follow hearings in real time without being physically present in court.
What is Pratham, the AI system launched at the Jabalpur event?
Pratham is an AI-enabled data management system launched by the Madhya Pradesh High Court to streamline judicial records and speed up information retrieval. It is intended to reduce delays caused by manual record-keeping and improve the efficiency of case management.
Who attended the digital platform launch at the Madhya Pradesh High Court?
The event was addressed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Chief Justice of the MP High Court Sanjeev Sachdeva, and several senior judges from the Supreme Court and the High Court.
How will the new digital platforms benefit litigants?
Litigants will be able to access certified e-copies of judgments and court orders digitally without waiting for physical copies. The platforms will also speed up the issuance of e-summons and the disposal of bail applications, reducing delays that have long affected undertrials and parties in civil disputes.
Is this initiative connected to the national e-Courts mission?
Yes, the initiative aligns with Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, which prioritises paperless court proceedings and digital access to justice across India. The high-level attendance of CJI Surya Kant signals that Madhya Pradesh's digital push is being closely watched as a potential national model.
