HOW TO FILE CASE IN ECOURT FILING
In this article, we discuss the eCourt filing procedures. In today’s digital world, courts in India are gradually moving online. Therefore, every citizen of India should know the process of efiling in the court and be aware of this system, as it helps improve the awareness about the judicial proceedings and court process. One of the most important steps in this direction is eCourt filing, commonly known as eFiling. Earlier, the people had to visit courts multiple times, stand in long queues and depend completely on clerks or lawyers just to file the case before the courts. Now efiling, the process has become faster, more mornsparent and more convenient for the people of India.
This article explains about the efiling in courts in very simple language, so every common person can understand the process of filing and how to file the case online.
Introduction about ecourt filing in India
The ecourt filing process in India is the digital method of submitting the court cases. where the application, and documents easily filed, the efiling process and this system has been introduced to reduce the paperwork, save the time and make the justice deliver to the citizen, lawyer and litigants more accessible. Through the official ecourt portal, the users can file the cases from their home or office at any time. This system is especially helpful for the advocate who regularly handle multiple cases and for the litigants living far from the court location. The efiling is now gradually becoming mandatory in may court, especially in higher courts. it ensures the transparency, faster processing and easy tracking of the case status, cause list, status of order/judgment, stage of case etc. Although the process may look technical at the first time. if you use regularly then it becomes simple and step by step understood clearly. This article explain the complete ecourt filing process in simple and practical manner.
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What is efiling?
efiling means submitting the court cases and related documents electronically/online through the official ecourt portal and also need to submit the original petition before the court after listed your case.
After completing the e-filing process, the applicant should vist the jurisdictional districts court and check with the court registry to confirm whether the online filed case has approved or not. If the online filing case is not approved, the registry of the court will inform about the objection to the applicant through email and Sms.
The applicant must carefully understand each objections which raised by the registry and applicant remove or correct the defect as required. after making the necessary corrects, the applicant must refile the case through the ecourt filing portal within the prescribed time and after the objections are cleared and filing is approved the registry list the matter/case before the Court and applicant need to submit original copy of the case/matter before court at the time of admission hearing. if the copy of the original petition is not submit then the case me not proceed ahead
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What is efiling?
The efiling means submitting the court cases and the related documents electronically through official website ecourt portal.
The applicant/user can.
- file the new case
- File the application in an existing case
- upload the documents and annexures.
- pay the court fees through online.
- Track status of filing case.
- check the defects which raised by the registry
- view the case status after the registration.
Who can use the ecourt efiling website?
The ecourt filing website can be used by the,
- Advocate/lawyer
- Litigants in person (Person filing their own case without advocate/lawyer) Process of online filing in ecourt filing is complex so litigant need an advocate/lawyer) but not mandatory, it is optional.
- Government department can file the case.
- Authorized representatives can file the case.
Note: Both advocate/lawyers and ordinary citizen are allowed to create an account and file cases online.
which types of matter that can be filed through ecourt efiling.
Depending on the court and state and the official website of efiling allow of,
- Civil suit case.
- Appeals,
- DAR
- Misc, Application, (MA)
- Execution Petition, (EP)
- MACT
- Interlocutory application (IA)
- Bail Applications
- Criminal misc. Petition
- Application in pending cases.
- application for direction
- application for exemption
Note:- Some District Courts may allow the above selected cases for efiling, while other allow almost all categories.
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eCourt efiling system cover the, .
- Supreme Court of India (through its own efiling module)
- Some High court of India (some High Court its own efiling module like High court of Delhi)
- All District Court of India
- subordinate court (in the selected locations)
basic point should be remember before using ecourt efiling website.
Technical Requirement
- Smartphone or computer
- Good internet connection
- scanner or scanning App
Personal Requirement.
- Valid mobile number for OTP
- Valid email ID for OTP and Verification
- Updated Adhar Card
Document required for online filing through ecourt efiling.
- Copy of case petition or plaint in PDF
- Copy of supporting documents and annexures in PDF
- Affidavit in PDF
- Vakalatnama in PDF (if filing through the advocate/lawyer)
Digital Signature (if required)
- Some court require Digital Signature certificate (DSC) for the Advocate/lawyer
- Litigants in person may not required DSC in many courts.
Proper guide step by step how to create a profile on the ecourts efiling website.
- Step one, Visit the official website efiling portal, open the official ecourt efiling website of the concerned court.
- Step two, Click on the Register, choose New registration
- Step three, Select the user types, Select whether you are, Advocate, Litigant in person, Department user,
- Step Fourt, Enter basic details, Full details such as (Full Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, Present Address,)
- Step Five, OTP Verification, an OTP is sent to the registered mobile number and email ID, enter the OTP to verify.
- Step Six, Create login credentials, Set User Name and Password. After successful registration, your E-mail profile created and you will received user ID and password on your mobile number and Email ID. (please do not share OTP, User ID and Password.
- Step Seven, Set Username, and Password, After sucessfull registration, your efiling profile is created
- Step Eight, process on the ecourt efiling website, enter your username and password, complete OPT or Captcha verification. (The dashboard show all your file case status, draft, status updates.)
process of filing a new case online,
- Select New Case, Click on the new case filing from the dashboard
- Select your court and Jurisdiction and choose state name, district name, and court establishment.
- Choose your cate category and case type (select civil or criminal, specific case type lie suit, appeal, writ, etc.
- Enter your parties details properly (fully details of plaintiff/respondent address, and content details)
- Advocate/Lawyer details (if applicable enter advocate/lawyer enrollment number and name.
- Case information (enter the cause of action, date of the cause of action, relief claim and jurisdictions facts.
- Upload the documents (upload the index, main petition/Plaint, affidavit, annexure) Note Documents must be in PDF format, clear and readable, within size limits,
- Pay the court fee online (court fee can be paid through the net banking, debit car, credit card and UPI) Payment receipt is generated instantly.
- Final Review before submission (recheck all the details carefully if ok then click on final submit and a diary number/filling number is generated.
What happen after the online filing
After submission, the case allot to the department of the registry for the scrutiny.
The registry check the documents, court fee, jurisdiction, case type, formatting rules, section of the case, heading of the case, format of case and signature of the client and advocate verify etc.
If defect raised by the Registry the defects are show on the portal and user is given time to correct them and document can be re-uploaded online.
After approval and registration the case number is allotted and the registry given admission hearing date after or before one week. The applicant and advocate/lawyer should reamer that the original copy of the petition/suit is mandatory to submit in the court at the item of the admission hearing.
is efiling process safe and legal ?
Yes, efiling case is completely legal and secure. it is done through the govt. portal using the encrypted system and the court treat cases filed through efiling, the same as physical filed cases and physicists is mandatory after efiling, because original petition/suit is required for proper adjudication.
Conclusion of the above facts
The ecourt or efiiling is the major step towards the digital justice in the india. It save the time, reduce the stress and make the legal process is very simple and transparent. if you are planning to file a new case, you please read all the facts of this article carefully and proper aware of procedure before filing of your case and efiliing will definitely help you to become more confident and independent in your legal journey.
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Disclaimer
This article is only for general legal awareness and educational purposes. it does not constitute legal advice. Court procedures and efiling rule may vary by court and may change over time. Reader should verify details form the official ecourt portal or consult with qualified advocate/lawyer before taking any legal action or filing any case.
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