Key Points
- Over 1.25 crore cases filed electronically across Indian courts by June 2026
- E-Filing rules implemented in all 25 High Courts and subordinate district courts
- Uttarakhand courts processed over 1.17 lakh cases through digital filing system
Indian courts have processed over 1.25 crore cases through their electronic filing system as of 30 June 2026, with e-Filing rules now operational in all 25 High Courts and their subordinate district courts, the government informed Parliament on Friday (31 July).
The milestone marks a significant expansion of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, a phased initiative to digitise the country’s judicial infrastructure. The Bombay High Court and its district courts lead the adoption with over 34.76 lakh e-filed cases, followed by Madras at 27.81 lakh and Delhi’s district courts at 19.12 lakh.
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Arjun Ram Meghwal, minister of state for law and justice, provided the data in a written reply to a Lok Sabha question. The e-Filing system allows litigants and advocates to submit cases, written statements and applications entirely online, eliminating the need for physical court visits for initial filings.
E-Filing benefits
The digital platform aims to reduce delays in the litigation process by allowing round-the-clock case submission. Litigants can upload supporting documents, pay court fees electronically and track their case status through the eCourts Services Portal and mobile application.
To support adoption, the eCommittee of the Supreme Court has coordinated training programmes and capacity-building workshops across state judicial academies. User manuals, standard operating procedures and video tutorials have been prepared for judicial officers, court staff and advocates.
The government has also established eSewa Kendras across the country. These centres assist litigants and advocates with portal registration, document scanning and uploading, online court fee payments and other services related to electronic case filing.
In Uttarakhand, a total of 1.17 lakh cases have been filed electronically before district courts, with an additional 356 cases filed directly at the High Court of Uttarakhand. Haridwar district leads the state with over 35,000 e-filed cases across its various courts, followed by Dehradun with approximately 15,000 cases.
The state’s adoption pattern shows higher volumes in urban centres, with Haridwar’s Chief Judicial Magistrate court alone recording over 19,000 digital filings. Smaller hill districts such as Chamoli and Rudraprayag show lower but growing numbers, reflecting the phased rollout to remote judicial establishments.
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National infrastructure
The e-Courts project encompasses several interconnected digital systems. The Case Information System 4.0 provides a unified platform for case management, while the National Judicial Data Grid, known as NJDG, aggregates case data from courts across the country to enable judicial analytics and transparency.
The Interoperable Criminal Justice System, or ICJS, connects courts with police, prisons, prosecution and forensic laboratories to enable seamless data exchange in criminal matters. Video conferencing facilities have been deployed across courts to enable remote hearings, with virtual courts handling specific categories of cases entirely online.
Four High Courts, namely Allahabad, Delhi, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, operate their own e-Filing applications for their respective High Court benches. However, their district courts use the centralised national e-Filing platform, ensuring uniformity in the lower judiciary.
The National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes system enables digital service of summons and notices, reducing delays associated with physical delivery. Digital case records are being created systematically to build a paperless repository of court documents.
The data presented to Parliament shows significant variation in adoption across states. While the Bombay jurisdiction has processed over 34 lakh cases digitally, smaller High Courts such as Meghalaya have recorded only 61 e-filed cases. The northeastern states under Gauhati High Court’s jurisdiction show mixed adoption, with Assam logging over 1.18 lakh cases while Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland report zero electronic filings.
The e-Courts Mission Mode Project is being implemented under the guidance of the eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India. The current phase focuses on expanding citizen-centric digital services while building the infrastructure for a fully digital judicial system.
Your Questions, Answered
How many cases have been filed electronically in Indian courts?
As of 30 June 2026, over 1.25 crore cases have been filed through the e-Filing system across High Courts and district courts in India.
Which states lead in e-Filing adoption in Indian courts?
Bombay High Court jurisdiction leads with over 34.76 lakh e-filed cases, followed by Madras at 27.81 lakh and Delhi’s district courts at 19.12 lakh cases.
What is the e-Courts Mission Mode Project?
The e-Courts Mission Mode Project is a government initiative to digitise India’s judicial infrastructure through electronic filing, video conferencing, virtual courts, digital case records and interconnected criminal justice systems.
How can litigants access e-Filing services in India?
Litigants can file cases through the eCourts Services Portal and mobile app, or visit eSewa Kendras established across the country for assistance with registration, document uploading and online court fee payments.