The Department of Justice organized a workshop to familiarize government officials with the eFiling 3.0 platform and its practical use.
On November 4, 2026, the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, held a workshop titled 'eFiling 3.0: From Process to Practice' at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event aimed to acquaint government officials with the functionalities of the eFiling 3.0 platform, which is part of the eCourts Mission Mode Project. Participants included representatives from various ministries and departments of the Government of India, the Member (Systems) of the eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India, and senior officers of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
The Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, served as the Chief Guest. The program began with a lamp-lighting ceremony followed by the National Song and the National Anthem.
In his welcome address, the Secretary (Justice) expressed gratitude for the Hon’ble Minister's presence and discussed the significance of eFiling in enhancing litigants' ability to electronically institute cases from anywhere within the country. He highlighted the importance of aligning Government's litigation-related processes with digital systems adopted by courts, which would facilitate seamless filing, improve access to case-related information, and streamline court documentation management. The Secretary also mentioned the online payment facilities available for fees through ePay and the use of user credentials for eOffice in eCourts Single Sign-On (SSO) for tracking cases.
The Secretary underlined the inconsistent adoption of eFiling across government ministries/departments, emphasizing the need to sensitize officials and promote regular use of eFiling. The Hon’ble Minister, during his address, encouraged a shift in mindset to accept technological advancements and reiterated the importance of eFiling in the digital transformation process.
The Hon’ble Minister highlighted the role of technology in improving accessibility and efficiency within the judicial system, citing examples such as video conferencing in courts that expedite case disposal and reduce travel costs. He emphasized that wider adoption of technology-driven solutions could help address the challenge of pendency and enhance case disposal.
The technical sessions conducted by NIC covered an overview of eCourts applications and services, eCourts SSO and the eCourts Services Mobile App, features and functions of eFiling 3.0, and facilities available to Government Pleaders and Government Departments. The workshop underscored the Department of Justice's commitment to digital and paperless courts and citizen-centric judicial eServices, including universal adoption of eFiling across all courts.
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