In a major move to modernize Pakistan’s judicial system, the Supreme Court has officially introduced an E-Filing System across all its registries. This includes the Principal Seat in Islamabad and branch offices in Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, and Quetta.
According to an official statement, the new digital platform will allow electronic submission of legal documents. These include petitions, court memos, orders, and judgments. All documents will now be accessible online through the Supreme Court’s Case Management System (CMS).
The system is designed to reduce paperwork, avoid delays, and lower legal costs. It will also improve communication by sending automated email alerts to relevant parties.
The Supreme Court has made it mandatory for all Advocates-on-Record (AORs) and Supreme Court Advocates (ASCs) to register with the CMS. To support this shift, the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have been requested to provide updated contact details for all registered lawyers.
Government institutions are also expected to play their part. Offices such as the Attorney General’s, Cabinet Division, Provincial Advocates General, Prosecutors General, and Chief Secretaries must now appoint focal persons. These representatives will manage e-filing coordination and share official contact information.
For technical support, Malik Sohail Ahmad, Senior Deputy Director (Software), has been named the contact person. Users can also reach out to the e-filing helpline at 0307-5555645 or 051-9219255. Email queries can be sent to [email protected].
This e-filing initiative is led by the Honourable Chief Justice as part of a broader plan to make the judicial system more efficient, transparent, and accessible to the public.
By embracing technology, the Supreme Court aims to bring lasting improvements to how justice is delivered across Pakistan.
This digital shift follows other progressive steps by the Supreme Court, such as its recent ruling supporting married women seeking job promotions in the government sector. Read more here.
