A petition by Prabhjot Singh Dhillon pointed out a simple but glaring flaw: even when an offence is compounded (legally settled) via police portals, the e-courts portal doesn't reflect that update. Meaning? The accused may still appear 'guilty' in court records; even after being legally cleared. The glitch arises from a 60-day transfer window; once a case moves from police systems to e-courts, it loses its compounded status. Senior Advocate Maninder Singh argued that this defeats the purpose of digitization. The High Court had approved fixes twice in 2024; but nothing changed. Now, the SC’s e-committee is being asked to finally act. Why does it matter? Because in a country where court backlogs are massive, every digital efficiency counts. If compounding isn’t properly recorded, innocent people face unnecessary delays, stigma, and legal hassle; all because of a missing checkbox in a portal. This isn’t just about tech; it’s about justice flowing smoothly. And that’s why even a small system update can carry big consequences.