ecourts:efiling-courts
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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

  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.

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.

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