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e-Filing in district + High Courts — process + RTI (2026 guide)
Quick answer: e-Filing for district courts via filing.ecourts.gov.in. Some HCs have own portals (e.g., Bombay HC, Madras HC). Available for criminal + civil + family + writ matters.
Key facts
- 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
Step-by-step
- Register at filing.ecourts.gov.in — Advocate / Party-in-Person.
- Choose district / HC — Then court establishment.
- Upload pleadings + annexures — PDF format, max size limits.
- Pay court fees online — e-stamp via state portal or DD.
- Submit + receive diary no. — Hearing date in 7-15 days.
- Track via case status portal — Diary no. → CNR.
Common issues
- 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.
If stuck — file an RTI
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 →
Frequently asked questions
Mandatory?
Some courts/case types yes; others optional.
Cost?
Same as physical filing (court fees) + minor portal charges.
Court fees state-specific?
Yes. RTI to court for fee schedule.
Filing rejected — recourse?
Correct deficiencies + re-file. Or paper file.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: e-Filing for district courts via filing.ecourts.gov.in. Some HCs have own portals (e.g., Bombay HC, Madras HC). Available for criminal + civil + family + writ matters.
- AI RTI Drafter: Auto-fill PIO + your case
- Browse all eCourts guides: eCourts index
- Helplines + grievance: 32 helplines
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

