e-Filing in district + High Courts — process + RTI (2026 guide)

• eCourts e-Filing covers 16,000+ district courts
• HCs vary: some on eCourts, some on own portal
• Available 24×7 for filing
• Court fees paid online (e-stamp / DD)
• Acknowledgement slip + diary no. issued instantly
• Hearing date allocated by court within 7-15 days

1. Register at filing.ecourts.gov.in — Advocate / Party-in-Person.
2. Choose district / HC — Then court establishment.
3. Upload pleadings + annexures — PDF format, max size limits.
4. Pay court fees online — e-stamp via state portal or DD.
5. Submit + receive diary no. — Hearing date in 7-15 days.
6. Track via case status portal — Diary no. → CNR.

• Filing rejected — formatting / fee / annexure issues; correct + re-file.
• Court fee dispute — RTI for state schedule.
• Diary no. not generated — server issue; retry or call helpdesk.
• Hearing date too late — file mention slip for early listing.

Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.

1. Status of my case no. _____ as on date.
2. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days.
3. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months.
4. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection.
5. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.

Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the AI RTI Drafter →

Some courts/case types yes; others optional.

Same as physical filing (court fees) + minor portal charges.

Yes. RTI to court for fee schedule.

Correct deficiencies + re-file. Or paper file.

• All eCourts + judicial guides
• Helplines
• Full RTI Playbook

Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.