Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud launched ‘E-filing 2.0’. The CJI, a proponent of e-courts and e-filing, also inaugurated an ‘e-Sewa Kendra’ within the Supreme Court premises. The new E-filing 2.0 platform will be available to lawyers at all times, and two facilitation centres have been established to assist those unfamiliar with the technology. The CJI urged all lawyers to utilise the E-filing 2.0 system. The ‘e-Sewa Kendra’ not only allows case filing through the e-filing software but also offers services to check case status from any court or tribunal across the country.
Indian courts have implemented e-filing systems, allowing lawyers and litigants to file cases electronically. This reduces paperwork, streamlines the filing process, and improves accessibility by enabling 24/7 filing. Technology-driven case management systems have been implemented to track and manage case-related information, including case status, hearing dates, and orders. Video conferencing facilities have been set up in courts to enable remote hearings. This has proven especially useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for virtual hearings and reducing the need for physical presence in courtrooms. Courts are transitioning from physical paper records to digital court records. Digital records are easier to maintain, retrieve, and share, leading to increased efficiency and reduced storage requirements. Courts now provide online portals or mobile applications where litigants and lawyers can check the status of their cases and access cause lists, which contain information about upcoming hearings. This provides convenience and saves time for stakeholders. Online payment systems have been introduced for court fees, fines, and other charges, reducing the need for physical transactions. Similarly, e-stamping has been implemented to facilitate hassle-free stamping of legal documents. Digital libraries and databases of legal materials, judgements, and case law are available, making legal research more accessible and efficient for lawyers and judges.
These technological advancements aim to enhance efficiency, accessibility, transparency, and convenience in the Indian judicial system. The implementation and adoption of technology in courts continue to evolve and expand to meet the changing needs of the legal ecosystem.
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