Kerala High Court Allows Physical Filing, KHCAA To Provide Physical Filing Assistance
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Allows Physical Filing, KHCAA To Provide Physical Filing Assistance

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Pursuant to a decision by the High Court Administrative Committee yesterday, the High Court Registry has started accepting physical files.This decision was referred to during an exchange between Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar and lawyers during a VC sitting this morning where the matter of the new e-filing rules was discussed.To assist lawyers with physical filing during the lockdown, the. To assist lawyers with physical filing during the lockdown, the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has provided following arrangements - Opening the Association Office for welfare stamps. Photocopy facilities are also arranged The Kerala High Court last week notified its Electronic Filing Rules For Courts, 2021 for Courts across the state. The Advocate General as well as the President of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association met with the Kerala High Court Chief Justice on Monday to place before him concerns with respect to the e-filing Rules.

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Can Association File Plea Before Administrative Tribunal On Behalf Of Members?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Association File Plea Before Administrative Tribunal On Behalf Of Members?

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that associations can file original applications before the State Administrative Tribunal on behalf of their members. This means that the association can represent the grievances of its members and address them directly to the Tribunal, even if the association itself is not a party to the dispute. The court also clarified that an association …

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit
6 months ago

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit

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The High Court in a recent order came down heavily on the State Government for the callous and casual attitude they are having towards the Court proceedings. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh observed: “This callous and casual approach of the State Government does not augur well in the dispensation of justice and would only show disrespect to the High Court, the …

Kerala High Court Details Procedure By Which Third Party Can File An Application For Certified Copies
6 months ago

Kerala High Court Details Procedure By Which Third Party Can File An Application For Certified Copies

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The Kerala High Court has emphasized that High Court Rules require a third-party who is seeking certified copies of any records of the proceedings other than the judgment or decree need to file a petition stating the reason for which the copy is required. The Court said that Rule 132 of the Rules of High Court of Kerala lays down …

Following Supreme Court's Direction, Allahabad HC Enables E-Filing Facilities For Litigants 'In Person' At UP District Courts
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Following Supreme Court's Direction, Allahabad HC Enables E-Filing Facilities For Litigants 'In Person' At UP District Courts

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In a communication addressed to all the District Judges in the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday enabled e-filing for litigants 'in-person' through the e-Sewa Kendras of the District Courts of Uttar Pradesh to maximize the utilization of the eSewa Kendras. It may be noted that on 18 October 2023, the Registrar …

Kerala High Court CJ To Inaugurate E-Filing, Video-Conferencing, E-Office, E-Seva Kendras At Three Courts In Lakshadweep
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court CJ To Inaugurate E-Filing, Video-Conferencing, E-Office, E-Seva Kendras At Three Courts In Lakshadweep

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Under the initiative of the Kerala High Court, e-Filing, Video Conferencing, e-Office and e-Sewa Kendras will be inaugurated in all three court centres in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The inauguration will be done by Chief Justice A J Desai, in the presence of Justice A.Muhamed Mustaque, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen and other dignitaries at Kavaratti, …

Kerala High Court Set To Launch Its Monthly Newsletter 'High Court Chronicles'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Set To Launch Its Monthly Newsletter 'High Court Chronicles'

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The Kerala High Court is set to launch its monthly newsletter, namely 'High Court Chronicles' tomorrow at 9:45 A.M. by Chief Justice Ashish J. Desai. The newsletter intends to inform citizens about legal insights, landmark cases and other initiatives launched by the High Court for better dispensation of justice. The editorial board comprises Kerala High Court judges,. The editorial board …

Madras High Court Makes E-Filing Mandatory For District Courts Dealing With Cheque Bounce Cases
1 year, 5 months ago

Madras High Court Makes E-Filing Mandatory For District Courts Dealing With Cheque Bounce Cases

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The Madras High Court has made e-filing mandatory in District Courts dealing with cases arising under S.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. "The High Court, Madras, upon approval of the Hon’ble The Chief Justice hereby notifies that the facility of e-filing of cases is made mandatory initially to the Courts dealing with cases arising under S.138 of Negotiable Instruments Act …

Kerala High Court Moves Towards Complete Automaton Of Online Certified Copy Application Process
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Moves Towards Complete Automaton Of Online Certified Copy Application Process

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The Kerala High Court has automated the entire process of online certified copy application. As per the existing system, Advocates, parties in person, and members of the public may apply for a certified copy using the dashboard provided. Thus, in a bid to automate the entire process, the IT team of the Kerala High Court developed an application with a …

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench
2 years, 9 months ago

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench

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The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has addressed a letter to the Registrar General of the High Court of Kerala on Thursday, complaining about the prevailing entry restrictions to the virtual hearings happening at the Chief Justice's court.It has been mentioned in the letter that the Association has been receiving several complaints from advocates, frequently. The Kerala High Court Advocates' …

'Advocate Clerks Reduced To Marginal Players In Legal System': Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeks Their Involvement In E-Filing Procedure
2 years, 10 months ago

'Advocate Clerks Reduced To Marginal Players In Legal System': Plea Before Kerala High Court Seeks Their Involvement In E-Filing Procedure

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A plea has been moved in the Kerala High Court seeking the inclusion of advocate clerks in the new regime of Electronic Filing Rules for Courts, 2021 and digitalised procedures.Justice N. Nagaresh on Friday admitted the case. A plea has been moved in the Kerala High Court seeking the inclusion of advocate clerks in the new regime of Electronic Filing …

Kerala High Court Allows Filing In A4 Size Papers In District Judiciary
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Allows Filing In A4 Size Papers In District Judiciary

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The Kerala High Court on Friday issued a notification permitting the use A4 size papers in all courts in the District Judiciary for physical filing, instead of legal size papers, with immediate effect. Use of A4 size papers will be more convenient for the Lawyers, litigants as well as the Courts and thus rule 5 of the Electronic Filing Rules …

High Courts Weekly Roundup [August 16, 2021 To August 22, 2021]
3 years, 4 months ago

High Courts Weekly Roundup [August 16, 2021 To August 22, 2021]

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Allahabad High Court Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute: Allahabad HC Grants 3 Week Time To Union, UP Govt To Reply On Plea Challenging ASI Survey Of Complex The High Court directed the Union Government and State of Uttar Pradesh to file their responses in 3 weeks on plea challenging Varanasi Court's order allowing the Archaeological Survey of India for undertaking a survey …

Kerala High Court Inaugurated Its Statewide Training For E-Filing Through A Virtual Event
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Inaugurated Its Statewide Training For E-Filing Through A Virtual Event

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The Kerala High Court on Wednesday inaugurated its statewide training for e-filing system aimed at the District Judiciary in the State through a virtual event at 3:30 pm. In his inaugural address, the Chief Justice called the e-filing system a 'boon to the litigant community; and that the training was aimed at preparing the judiciary for paperless and digital courts. …

Kerala High Court Notifies Modified Sitting and Filing Arrangements [Read Notification]
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Notifies Modified Sitting and Filing Arrangements [Read Notification]

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The Kerala High Court has notified its modified filing process and sitting arrangements for the lockdown period. In addition to the e-filing mode prescribed earlier, advocates have been allowed the option of filing cases physically in the event they find it extremely difficult to file cases through e-filing mode. Other highlights of the Notification Notice to the party respondent shall …

'Let Us Join Hands, Let Us Try It': Kerala High Court Judge Urges Advocates To Try E-Filing Rules On Experimental Basis
3 years, 7 months ago

'Let Us Join Hands, Let Us Try It': Kerala High Court Judge Urges Advocates To Try E-Filing Rules On Experimental Basis

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Prior to taking up cases listed before him today, Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar of the Kerala High Court appealed to the Bar to lay aside their apprehensions regarding the new E-filing Rules and adopt it on an experimental basis. After wide-spread discontent among lawyers against the new rules making e-filing compulsory, the Kerala High Court has allowed the option of …

BCI Writes To Kerala High Court To Hold Consultations With Bar, Review/Reconsider E-Filing Rules
3 years, 7 months ago

BCI Writes To Kerala High Court To Hold Consultations With Bar, Review/Reconsider E-Filing Rules

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The Bar Council of India has written to the Kerala High Court Registrar General asking the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court to reconsider/review the E-Filing Rules notified and have discussions with representatives of the State Bar Council before finalising the Rules.The response of the BCI comes after the Chairman of the Bar Council of Kerala, Advocate Joseph John …

Kerala Bar Council Urges High Court To Defer E-Filing Rules Implementation
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Bar Council Urges High Court To Defer E-Filing Rules Implementation

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The Bar Council of Kerala has voiced its concerns about the Kerala E-Filing Rules, 2021, and has made representations to the Kerala High Court Chief Justice detailing the Council's grievances. The representation from Council Chairman Advocate Joseph John recites that the Bar Council of Kerala, after meeting Lawyers' Organizations and the office bearers of all the 86 Bar Associations of …

Kerala High Court Bar Expresses Concerns About E-Filing Rules; KHCAA Resolves To Abstain From E-Filing
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Bar Expresses Concerns About E-Filing Rules; KHCAA Resolves To Abstain From E-Filing

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Following the Kerala High Court's decision to implement e-filing upon the Court's reopening on Monday, May 17, advocate organisations of the Kerala High Court have raised concerns about the processes set in place. In a letter, Kerala High Court Advocates' Association dated May 12, the Association President Advocate Thomas Abraham has recommended reverting to the email filing system followed in …

Kerala High Court To Operate Virtually From May 17, Guidelines Notified For E-Filing [Read Notifications]
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court To Operate Virtually From May 17, Guidelines Notified For E-Filing [Read Notifications]

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The Kerala High Court will be functioning virtually from May 17 onwards upon resuming work after the summer vacation, with filing also slated to go online. Following the e-filing rules notified last week, the Kerala High Court has issued general instructions to enable e-filing on the web portal https://ecourts.kerala.gov.in/. Advocates, Party-in-persons, Counsel for the State have been directed to file …

Kerala High Court Notifies E-Filing Rules
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Notifies E-Filing Rules

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The Kerala High Court has notified its Electronic Filing Rules For Courts, 2021 for Courts across the state. Filing to be done on the court website/dedicated court filing portal created The Rules provide that online electronic filing shall be done for the High Court at the High Court website or a portal assigned specifically for electronic filing by the Chief …

Advocates & Their Clerks Can Travel To Courts During Lockdown If Physical Sittings Are Notified : Kerala High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Advocates & Their Clerks Can Travel To Courts During Lockdown If Physical Sittings Are Notified : Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed advocates and their clerks to travel to Courts during the lockdown, if physical sittings are notified, provided they carry an undertaking in the prescribed format with identity cards. "Of course, in exceptional circumstances if the lawyer requires access to office also, it will be up to the police officer to verify credentials and …

Advocates, Advocate Clerks Can Commute To Offices And Courts On Production Of ID Proof: State Tells Kerala High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Advocates, Advocate Clerks Can Commute To Offices And Courts On Production Of ID Proof: State Tells Kerala High Court

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The State has assured the Kerala High Court that advocates and their clerks will be allowed to move to and from their offices, courts, another other legal fora amid restrictions imposed on movement in the wake of the spike in COVID-19 cases in the State of Kerala.The Government's submission came in response to Public Interest Litigation by a lawyer named …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Frames E-Filing Rules [Read Notification]
4 years, 2 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Frames E-Filing Rules [Read Notification]

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has framed Electronic Filing In The High Court of Madhya Pradesh Rules, 2020, to regulate practice and procedure pertaining to use of e-filing in the High Court. E-filing can be done by visiting the High Court Web Portal. If one does not possess a digital signature issued by the competent authority, a print out of …

Gujarat HC Launches E-Filing Facility, Exclusive Physical Filing Counters & More [Read Press Note]
4 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat HC Launches E-Filing Facility, Exclusive Physical Filing Counters & More [Read Press Note]

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The Gujarat High Court has launched 5 exclusive counters for Physical Filing of cases that will function from 11.00 am to 02.00 pm on all working days. 2 of the High Court premises, are earmarked as follows: Counter 1— All Single Judge and Division Bench Bail matters including regular, temporary, anticipatory bail and parole, furlough All Single Judge and Division …

Plea Assailing Re-Commencement Of Physical Hearings & Filings In Kerala HC: SC Asks SG To Seek Instructions From HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Plea Assailing Re-Commencement Of Physical Hearings & Filings In Kerala HC: SC Asks SG To Seek Instructions From HC

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The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Solicitor General to seek instructions from the Kerala High Court in a plea seeking quashing of Notice by the High Court, which mandates re-commencement of physical filings of applications/petitions, except bail pleas w.e.f. Not only is it difficult for lawyers and clerks to travel due to lockdown restrictions, it is also challenging to …

'Advocate-on-Record' System In Supreme Court & High Courts
4 years, 5 months ago

'Advocate-on-Record' System In Supreme Court & High Courts

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Last month, the Registrar General of the Kerala High Court sent a communication to Kerala High Court Advocates' Association, asking them to place a report on the proposal of introducing Advocate on Record system in the High Court. Section 34 empowers the High Court to make rules laying down the conditions subject to which an advocate shall be permitted to …

Kerala HC Contemplates Introducing The 'Advocate-On-Record' System [Read Letter]
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Contemplates Introducing The 'Advocate-On-Record' System [Read Letter]

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The Kerala High Court has agreed to examine the proposal of introducing Advocate on Record system in the High Court. "As directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice, I am to request you to prepare a report regarding 'Advocate On Record' system, the rules and legal position for regulation of Advocates practicing in the High urt, methodology for standardization, criteria …

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