Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Seychelles, Rony James Govinden, says Seychelles judiciary digital reforms remain a priority following his participation at the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education in Gangtok on 1 and 2 May 2026.
The conclave was organised by the Sikkim Judicial Academy in association with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association. It brought together legal representatives from across the Commonwealth.
The event was inaugurated by Justice Surya Kant.
Chief Justice Govinden chaired a session on “Curriculum Globalisation and Transnational Law” alongside Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz and R. Venkataramani.
During the session, Chief Justice Govinden said legal systems must adapt to challenges linked to globalisation and technology.
“The legal challenges we face today, from cyber warfare to global environmental crises, do not stop at our shores,” he said. “Our judicial education must reflect this reality, ensuring that judges and legal practitioners are equipped with a transnational perspective to uphold the rule of law in a globalized society.”
During the conclave, Chief Justice Govinden also witnessed the declaration of Sikkim as India’s first paperless judiciary.
He welcomed the move towards digital case management and the phased integration of Artificial Intelligence in registry functions. He said the developments could support the Seychelles judiciary’s own modernisation efforts.
“The Seychelles Judiciary remains committed to leveraging technology to improve access to justice and administrative efficiency,” Chief Justice Govinden said. “Observing the successful digital transformation here in Sikkim reinforces our vision for a more streamlined, transparent, and technology-driven court system back home.”
The participation of Chief Justice Govinden at the conclave highlights the Supreme Court of Seychelles’ involvement in Commonwealth legal cooperation. It also shows commitment to judicial modernisation initiatives.