E-VSP Portal launched for Hindi legal literature by Law Minister
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched the e-VSP Portal on 15 July 2026 to provide digital access to Supreme Court and High Court judgments, legal journals, and reference books in Hindi. This initiative aims to make legal knowledge more accessible and inclusive, aligning with the Digital India vision.
Background
The e-VSP Portal is developed by the Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law and Justice to host legal publications of the Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan (VSP). It is hosted on www.vsp.gov.in and seeks to expand the reach of Hindi legal literature.
Key facts
e-VSP Portal launched on 15 July 2026 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi.
Portal provides online access to Supreme Court and High Court judgments, legal journals, reference books, and other legal literature in Hindi.
Hosted on domain www.vsp.gov.in, developed with technical support from NIC.
Five key benefits: wider geographical reach, ease of search and availability, connecting Hindi legal publications to new-generation readers, empowering Hindi as a language of legal understanding and professional dialogue, and creating a comprehensive ecosystem for Hindi legal publications.
Target users: law students, teachers, advocates, judiciary members, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Emphasis on simple, accessible, citizen-friendly Hindi in the legal domain.
Event included cultural performances by students highlighting India's cultural heritage.
Prelims pointers
- e-VSP Portal: e-Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan Portal
- Ministry of Law and Justice
- Legislative Department
- NIC (National Informatics Centre)
- Digital India initiative
- 15 July 2026
- Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of digital portals in enhancing access to justice and legal literacy.
- Critically examine the significance of promoting Hindi in the judiciary and legal system.
- Evaluate the impact of e-governance initiatives like e-VSP on the legal ecosystem.