ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court of Pakistan has initiated a series of comprehensive digital reforms aimed at enhancing justice sector efficiency and facilitating litigants through modern technology-driven case management. These measures focus on standardizing filing procedures, ensuring data accuracy, and transitioning toward a fully digitized record system.
Standardized Case Categorization and Mandatory Filing
To ensure consistency across the judicial process, the Court has approved three specialized lists to categorize Civil, Criminal, and Service cases. This new framework is designed to enable systematic scrutiny at the institution stage and support improved judicial administration.
As part of these procedural updates: Mandatory Template Form: A standardized form containing essential case particulars is now required for every filing before the Supreme Court. Professional Responsibility: The Advocate-on-Record (AOR) or Advocate Supreme Court (ASC) is responsible for completing and submitting this form at the time of filing.
Dual Verification: Submitted information will undergo scrutiny by an Institution Officer and subsequent verification by a Research Officer to guarantee completeness and conformity with the categorization framework.
The development of this system resulted from a consultative process with the Committee of Advocates-on-Record, incorporating professional feedback from the legal fraternity.
Digitization and Online Access
The Supreme Court is currently in the process of digitizing all court files, with a projected completion date of December 31, 2025. In a significant move toward accessibility, the Court has launched a digital certified copies portal on a pilot basis. Once the pilot phase is complete, the portal will allow litigants and advocates to obtain certified copies of court records online from any location, aiming to minimize procedural delays and traditional barriers.
According to the Court’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Shahid Hussain Kamboyo, these initiatives align the judiciary with modern standards of public service delivery and mark a transition toward a more transparent and technology-enabled judicial system.
