In a decision issued by the High Court, a bench headed by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand directed that case files be digitised on a daily basis as part of the court’s paperless regime.
The bench expressed serious concern over the lethargic and casual approach adopted by stakeholders responsible for digitising the case files, noting delays in uploading documents to the portal of the paperless module.
The directive requires daily digitisation of case files and timely uploading of documents to the paperless module portal, with the aim of improving access, transparency, and efficiency in case handling.
The court’s order underscores the push toward digitisation of court records and the criticality of reliable uploads to the paperless system, which matters for litigants, corporate compliance teams, and regulatory oversight.
- Taxpayers and litigants: faster access to filed documents and case progress, reducing information asymmetry and delays.
- Businesses and investors: greater certainty and predictability in litigation timelines and regulatory disputes, aiding decision-making and compliance planning.
- Regulators and policymakers: improved auditability and accountability in the digitisation programme, supporting transparency in judicial processes.
The report does not specify any penalties or additional deadlines beyond the daily digitisation directive, and no further details are provided in the available material.
