Nyaya Setu-Bridge towards Justice

 India's judicial system is strained with over 40 million pending cases and only around 17,000 judges to handle them, resulting in a slow and inefficient process. This leads to long wait times, increased costs, and a heavy burden on all parties involved. To address these challenges, there is a critical need for a new, transparent system that streamlines workflow and empowers stakeholders. Utilizing Blockchain technology offers a promising solution by ensuring tamper-proof records and transparency throughout the legal process. The objective is to create a faster, fairer, and more accessible legal system that alleviates the strain on judges and enhances the experience for lawyers and users alike.

For Court Staff

• The court staff can create a new case and add required details
• The case is stored as NFT in the Blockchain, this ensures transparency of the case
• As the case proceeds the staff can update the details by making a transaction.
• The court staff can connect with lawyers, plaintiff or defendants by scheduling a meeting

For Lawyers

• The lawyers have access to the cases they are involved in.
• With the help of AI, the lawyer can efficiently analyse the case and case details.
• The lawyer can seamlessly experience a mock trial by providing the AI judge with the case details
• The lawyer can conduct meetings with the plaintiff, defendant or other lawyers involved

Lastly, the objective is to create a faster, fairer, and more accessible legal system that alleviates the strain on judges and enhances the experience for lawyers and users alike.

Challenges

Few of the challenges that we faced during building the project are ~

• Exploring the various tools employed for storing and managing data on the blockchain.
• The mechanism to figure out how updating of the case will be handled on the Blockchain.
• Integrating Gemini AI for the Lawyers Dashboard
• Bringing all the features together and making sure we have a consistent UI

Nyaya Setu is an initiative aimed at enhancing access to justice through the use of technology in the judicial system. Here are the key features and aspects of Nyaya Setu:

1. **Mobile Application:** Nyaya Setu typically includes a mobile application that provides citizens with easy access to various legal services and information.
2. **Legal Aid:** Facilitates access to legal aid for those in need, helping ensure that everyone can exercise their right to legal representation and support.
3. **Case Status Tracking:** Users can track the status of their cases, receive updates, and access relevant documents and information related to their legal matters.
4. **Court Information:** Provides information about courts, including locations, contact details, and jurisdiction, making it easier for citizens to find the right court for their needs.
5. **Guidance and Resources:** Offers guidance on legal procedures, rights, and responsibilities, along with resources such as forms, templates, and FAQs.
6. **Transparency and Accountability:** Enhances transparency in the judicial process by providing citizens with direct access to information and reducing the potential for corruption and delays.
7. **Integration with E-Governance:** Part of broader e-governance initiatives, integrating with other digital platforms and services to create a seamless experience for users.

Nyaya Setu aims to democratize access to legal services, ensuring that justice is more readily available to all citizens, particularly those who might face barriers in navigating the traditional legal system.