How to Effectively use High Court Website (HIGH COURT PRACTICE 9)

For understanding High Court practice, there is no source more authentic and reliable than the official High Court website itself. The website reflects the actual functioning, procedure, and administration of the Court and therefore serves as an indispensable tool for law students and practicing advocates.

Example - Bombay High Court Website 

The official website of the Bombay High Court is a comprehensive repository of information and can be effectively used for the following purposes

Uses of the Bombay High Court Website

1. Case-Related Information
• Searching case status
• Accessing orders and judgments
• Viewing daily and weekly cause lists
• Tracking matters through the display board
• Accessing court notifications and circulars
2. Judicial and Administrative Information
• Administrative structure of the High Court
• Details of present and former Judges
• Bench composition and sitting lists
3. Right to Information (RTI)
• Information regarding the procedure for filing RTI applications before the High Court
4. E-Filing and Digital Services
• Electronic filing of cases and documents
• Access to filing guidelines and technical instructions
5. Practice-Oriented Resources
• High Court Rules (Original Side and Appellate Side)
• Practice Notes and procedural guidelines
• Prescribed forms and applications
• Case type codes and category codes
• Daily reports such as caveat lists
• Information relating to jurisdiction, limitation, and assignment of cases to benches