The Madras High Court has made e-filing mandatory in District Courts dealing with cases arising under S.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

A notification in this regard was issued by the Registrar General (in charge) M Jothiraman on July 3 informing the advocates, parties-in-person that the e-filing can be done through the e-filing portal developed by the e-Committee, Supreme Court of India which will commence on July 07.

"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 in the District Judiciary on e-filing portal (https://efiling.ecourts.gov.in) developed by the Hon’ble e-Committee, Supreme Court of India which will commence on and from 17.07.2023," the notification reads.

Further, notification urges the Advocates/Party-in-person to use their own electronic gadgets for the purpose of e-filing.