Consider the following statements regarding FASTER: 1. It was launched in 2021 by the Supreme Court. 2. It was created for transmission of e-authenticated copies of the judgements/final orders interim orders to the concerned court/tribunals for due compliance. 3. It aimed at cutting the delay in transmission of the orders passed by the court and consequent delay in the release of the undertrial persons, accused person and convicts. 4. It stands for Fast and Safe Transmission of Electronic Records. Which of the options given above is/are incorrect?

FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records)

• It stands for Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records. Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.
• Chief Justice of India (CJI) launched the digital platform FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records). in April 2022. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
• The Supreme Court has also launched other programmes involving technology like the Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal ‘SUPACE’ in the judicial system aimed at assisting judges with legal research.
• eCourts Mission Mode Project is a pan-India Project, monitored and funded by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, for the District Courts across the country.
• The objective of the project is to provide designated services to litigants, lawyers and the judiciary through ICT enablement of courts. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
• It is a digital platform to communicate interim orders, stay orders, bail orders etc., of the Supreme Court to authorities concerned through a secured electronic communication channel. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• There have been cases where jail inmates are not released despite bail orders passed by the Supreme Court due to delays in communication of such orders.
• So, it was needed to utilise information and communication technology tools for the efficient transmission of court orders.
• Hence, statement 1 and 4 are incorrect.