Delhi High Court launches first-of-its kind e-inspection software

Inspection can now happen from any location, saving time and reducing unnecessary burden, CJI DY Chandrachud said while launching the software.

As of Wednesday, the Delhi High Court has established an electronic inspection portal that allows for the online examination of digital judicial records.

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud unveiled the innovative software at an event organized by the High Court. This software is a pioneering initiative in the legal system.

“Earlier, young members of the Bar had to wait for hours to inspect files. The e-inspection software will do that in an instant. Inspection can now happen from any location, saving time and reducing unnecessary burden. It is a step in the right direction of a sustainable transformation of the justice delivery system. The next step will be implementing this in all the High Courts, the Supreme Court, and most importantly, the district courts,” the CJI said.

Justice Rajiv Shakdher of the Delhi High Court, who also serves as the Chairperson of the IT Committee, stated that the new electronic inspection portal allows individuals to review entire digital files remotely.

“There will be an added advantage of storing that file in a PDF format. We would literally be on the same page.“

A statement released by the High Court regarding this matter, states that any registered advocate or litigant on the High Court’s e-filing portal can access the new electronic inspection facility. An application fee of ₹5 has been established for this service.

After reviewing and verifying the submitted application forms, officials from the inspection branch will upload them in PDF format and provide access to registered advocates via email. This access will be valid for a period of five days.

The process of inspection will take three working days, starting from the day after the application form is submitted. Forms submitted after 4 PM will be considered as having been received on the following working day.

During the event, CJI Chandrachud commended the Delhi High Court for its leadership in digitizing the judiciary, specifically highlighting its pioneering use of a neutral citation system in India.