What happened in Punjab under eCourts Phase-III and e-Filing 3.0
The Ministry of Law and Justice reported that eCourts Mission Mode Project Phase-III implementation is monitored through periodic review meetings, progress reports, and continuous coordination with the concerned High Court. In Punjab, e-Filing 3.0 has been implemented in all district courts, and district courts have received digital facilities and infrastructure for virtual hearings as per e-Committee, Supreme Court of India guidelines.
Institutional framework for eCourts Phase-III implementation
eCourts Mission Mode Project Phase-III is implemented using an institutional framework with two linked roles: e-Committee, Supreme Court of India: provides policy inputs for eCourts Phase-III implementation.High Courts: act as implementing agencies for approved project components in their jurisdictions.Implementation progress is tracked through periodic review meetings and progress reporting, along with continuous coordination with the concerned High Court to support timely rollout.
Punjab district courts: reported digital readiness
The Punjab update connects e-filing and virtual hearing capability at the district court level. The reported items include e-Filing 3.0 implemented in all district courts in Punjab.Digital facilities and infrastructure for virtual hearings provided in district courts in Punjab, as per e-Committee, Supreme Court of India guidelines.District-wise digital court infrastructure status referenced through Annexure-I.