**Executive Summary**
This document provides an overview of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, a phased initiative aimed at strengthening the use of ICT in the Indian judicial system. It outlines key achievements under Phase II (2015-2023) and initiatives planned for Phase III (2023-2027) as of 31.12.2025. The information was given by the Minister of State in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 09.02.2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Overview:**
* The e-Courts Mission Mode Project aims to enhance the judicial system through ICT.
* Phase II (2015-2023) focused on ICT facilitation of judicial services, with a financial outlay of Rs. 1670 crore.
* Phase III (2023-2027) envisions transforming courts into digital and paperless entities, with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,210 crore.
* **Digitalization & Infrastructure:**
* Over 637.85 crore pages of court records have been digitized.
* 29 Virtual Courts are established for online adjudication of traffic challans.
* Video conferencing facilities have been expanded across 3,240 court complexes and 1,272 jails.
* Live streaming of court proceedings is operational in 11 High Courts.
* The S3WaaS platform hosts 730 District Court websites.
* **E-Filing & E-Payments:**
* E-filing and e-payment systems have been implemented.
* Approximately 1.03 crore cases have been filed through e-filing.
* Rs. 1,234 crore in court fees and Rs. 63 crore in fines have been processed through e-payments.
* **Data & Accessibility:**
* The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) provides public access to case data and statistics.
* CIS 4.0 has been implemented in all courts with enhanced usability, privacy, and national platforms integration.
* The e-Courts portal receives 35 lakh daily hits.
* **Services & Applications:**
* The e-Courts Services mobile app has 3.5 crore downloads.
* The JustIS app is a management tool for judges with 22,090 downloads.
* 48 e-Sewa Kendras are functional across all High Courts and 2283 across District Courts.
* Digital Courts 2.1 is a customized AI-integrated application for paperless courts.
* **Other initiatives**
* Under NSTEP, the courts have processed 6.21 crore e-processes.
* Training programmes conducted, training 3.22 lakh stakeholders.
* Implementation carried out by the respective High Courts based on local requirements.
* **State-wise Coverage:**
* All district and subordinate courts across the country are covered in a phased manner.
* The document includes a state-wise list (Annexure-I) detailing the number of courts covered under the e-Courts project in each State/UT.
**Impact Analysis**
**Judges**
* **Impact:** Access to digital case records, enhanced case management tools, and improved monitoring of judicial business.
* **Action Required:** Utilize JustIS app and digital platforms for efficient case management and monitoring.
**Lawyers & Litigants**
* **Impact:** Easier access to case information, online filing and payment options, remote hearings, and reduced wait times.
* **Action Required:** Use the e-Courts Services mobile app for case status updates and leverage e-filing and e-payment facilities.
**Court Staff**
* **Impact:** Streamlined workflows, reduced paperwork, and improved data management.
* **Action Required:** Participate in training programs to effectively utilize digital platforms and technologies.
**Citizens**
* **Impact:** Improved access to justice, transparent court proceedings, and reduced inconvenience in accessing court services.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the NJDG portal for accessing case data and statistics.
Key Entities Referenced
e-Courts Mission Mode Project: A phased project to strengthen the use of ICT in the judicial system, aiming to digitize and improve access to judicial services.
National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG): A system providing public access to case data and statistics of courts across the country.
District Courts: Courts at the district level in India where digital infrastructure is being implemented.
Case Information System (CIS): Software used for case management in courts, which is part of the e-Courts project.
Virtual Courts: Courts established to enable online adjudication, particularly for traffic challans.
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The e-Courts Mission Mode Project is being implemented in a phased manner with the objective of
strengthening the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the judicial system. Phase
II (2015 – 2023), having financial outlay of Rs. 1670 crore, focused on ICT facilitation of judicial services
to citizens. The components under Phase II included computer hardware, computerization of District and
State Legal Services Authorities, Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity, trainings of stakeholders,
establishment of eSewa Kendra, Case Information System (CIS) software and National Judicial Data Grid
(NJDG). Systems for digital filing and payments were developed in this phase, which revolutionized the
way public accessed the services provided by the judiciary.
Phase III (2023 – 2027), having a financial outlay of Rs. 7,210 crore, envisions transforming Indian courts
into digital and paperless courts by digitizing legacy and current case records, expanding video
conferencing to all courts, jails, and selected hospitals, extending online courts beyond traffic violations
and strengthening e-filing and e-payments systems. Some key initiatives under the eCourts Project as on
31.12.2025 are as under:
i. Over 637.85 crore pages of court records including legacy records have been digitized across
Courts to ensure faster retrieval, secure storage and seamless digital workflows.
ii. 29 Virtual Courts have been established to enable online adjudication of traffic challans.
Virtual Courts have received 9.81 crore challans, out of which 8.74 crore were disposed and
94.55 lakh challans were paid amounting to Rs. 973.32 crore.
iii. Video Conferencing (VC) facilities have been expanded across 3,240 court complexes and
1,272 jails. Courts have conducted over 3.93 crore hearings through video conferencing,
facilitating remote hearings of undertrials, witnesses and lawyers.
iv. Live streaming of court proceeding is operational in 11 High Courts.
v. E-filing and e-payments systems have been implemented to allow online filing of cases and
digital payment of court fees and fines. Approximately 1.03 crore cases have been filed
through the e-filing platform and the e-payments system has processed transactions for court-
fee worth Rs. 1,234 crore and fine worth Rs. 63 crore.
vi. National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) provides public access to case data, statistics of courts
across the country and has been upgraded with an improved dashboard, functioning as a
monitoring tool, to identify, manage & reduce pendency of cases.
vii. CIS 4.0 has been implemented in all courts, with enhanced usability, privacy safeguards and
integration with national platforms such as NJDG, e-filing, virtual courts and ICJS.
viii. The S3WaaS platform hosts 730 District Court websites, ensuring secure and accessible web
infrastructure.
ix. Real-time digital services have expanded significantly, with 35 lakh daily hits on the e-Courts
portal and more than 3 crore SMSes and more than 1 crore emails were issued in December2025.
x. The e-Courts Services mobile app (3.5 crore downloads) provides the lawyers and litigants
relevant information about case status, cause lists etc.
xi. The JustIS app (22,090 downloads) is a management tool for the judges assisting them to
effectively organise and monitor their judicial business.
xii. 48 e-Sewa Kendras are functional across all High Courts and 2283 e-Sewa Kendras across
District Courts.
xiii. The National Service and Tracking of Electronics Processes (NSTEP) system has been
implemented for electronic service and tracking of summons and notices using mobile-based
and GPS-enabled delivery mechanisms. Under NSTEP, the courts have processed 6.21 crore
e-processes, out of which 1.61 crore e-processes have been successfully delivered.
xiv. Digital Courts 2.1 is a customized application for paperless Courts with facility of translation
and transcription using AI. It enables judges to access all case related documents, pleadings,
and evidence digitally, marking a significant leap toward a paperless court ecosystem.
(b): Under the eCourts Project, all district and subordinate courts across the country are covered in a
phased manner. Implementation is carried out by the respective High Courts, based on local requirements
and readiness. The details of courts covered under the eCourts project, state-wise is at Annexure-I.
(c): In the State of Andhra Pradesh, the eCourts project is being implemented under the guidance of
the Andhra Pradesh High Court in all district and subordinate courts. A total of 649 courts in the State of
Andhra Pradesh are covered under the eCourts project, including 40 courts in Nellore District.
(d): Comprehensive training and capacity building measures are in place to ensure effective utilisation
of digital platforms and technologies under the eCourts Project. The trainings follow a six-tier national,
state, and regional model, ensuring uniform digital readiness across the system. The e-Committee,
Supreme Court of India has conducted 966 training programmes and has trained 3.22 lakh stakeholders,
including judges, litigants, advocates and court staffs.
Annexure- I
Details of courts covered under the e-Courts Project, state-wise:
S. No. States/UTs No. of courts under eCourts
1. Andaman and Nicobar 9
2. Andhra Pradesh 649
3. Arunachal Pradesh 20
4. Assam 416
5. Bihar 2065
6. Chandigarh 29
7. Chhattisgarh 4628. Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 8
9. Delhi 712
10. Goa 65
11. Gujarat 1103
12. Haryana 485
13. Himachal Pradesh 147
14. Jammu and Kashmir 247
15. Jharkhand 555
16. Karnataka 1122
17. Kerala 590
18. Ladakh 9
19. Lakshadweep 3
20. Madhya Pradesh 1828
21. Maharashtra 2288
22. Manipur 47
23. Meghalaya 66
24. Mizoram 41
25. Nagaland 26
26. Odisha 699
27. Puducherry 35
28. Punjab 655
29. Rajasthan 160330. Sikkim 42
31. Tamil Nadu 1317
32. Telangana 570
33. Tripura 90
34. Uttar Pradesh 3321
35. Uttarakhand 266
36. West Bengal 821
Total 22,411
(Source: NJDG portal as on 09.02.2026)
This information was given by MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in a written reply to a question in Rajya
Sabha today.
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