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SC Launches E-Filing System for Cases Today

Advocates and parties invoking jurisdiction of the top court for remedy can avail facility of e-filing cases at institutional desks form today as their cases would be fixed for hearing within a fortnight.

Days ago, taking a major step towards digitalization and greater efficiency in judicial proceedings, the Supreme Court has introduced new method of e-filing cases at the Institution Desk.

E-filing system is operational from March 17th, 2025, all Advocates and parties to a case are advised to submit both a physical (hard) copy and a scanned (soft) copy of their cases and applications at the Principal Seat and Branch Registries.

The scanned version can also be provided via USB or emailed to efiling@scp.gov.pk. The Supreme Court incentivizes out of turn hearing as a reward for cases filed online. Such cases are being scheduled and fixed for hearing within a fortnight.

This initiative not only aims to reduce paperwork and expedite legal processes, but also seeks to enhance transparency and accessibility across the judicial system. By encouraging broader adoption of e-filing, the Supreme Court underscores its commitment to creating a more streamlined case management process, ultimately ensuring that justice is delivered drastically reducing the transactional cost.

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Khudayar Mohla, Managing Partner Mohla & Mohla, Founder of the Law Today Pakistan,

Managing Partner at Mohla & Mohla - Advocates and Legal Consultants, Islamabad, Founder of The Law Today Pakistan (TLTP) Newswire Service. Former President Press Association of Supreme Court of Pakistan with over two decades of coverage of defining judicial moments - including the dissolution and restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Asif Ali Zardari NAB cases, Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani contempt proceedings, Panama Papers case against Mian Nawaz Sharif, matters involving Imran Khan, and the high treason trial of former Army Chief and President Pervez Musharraf. He now practises law and teaches Jurisprudence, International Law, Civil and Criminal Law. Can be reached at: mohla@lawtoday.com.pk

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