Delhi High Court online filing at a glance
The High Court of Delhi provides an online e-Filing system for eligible filings by advocates and parties appearing in person. The governing framework includes the e-Filing Rules of the High Court of Delhi, 2021, notified in 2022 and subsequently amended. Before filing, users should check the Court's current e-Filing page, notifications, practice directions, case categorisation and list of common objections.
This page is a practical guide and not a substitute for the Delhi High Court Rules, e-Filing Rules, notifications, practice directions or directions of the Registry.
Contents
1. User registration for Delhi High Court e-Filing
Open the official Delhi High Court e-Filing portal and use the registration option if you do not already have an account. Registration categories include advocates and parties-in-person. Enter accurate contact details because filing-related communications may be sent electronically.
2. Registration by an advocate
Select Advocate registration
Choose the Advocate option on the registration page.
Enter professional and contact details
Provide the information requested by the portal, including a working email address and mobile number.
Upload the required Bar Council document
Upload the Bar Council identity card or certificate in the format and size currently accepted by the portal.
Complete verification and registration
Enter the displayed validation code and submit the form. Follow any verification instructions communicated by the Registry.
3. Registration by a party-in-person
A litigant who intends to file without an advocate can select the In-Person / Party-in-Person option in the registration form, provide the requested personal information and upload the prescribed self-attested government identity document. The filer must comply with any undertaking or declaration required by the portal or the applicable e-Filing Rules.
4. Filing a fresh petition or case online
Log in to the e-Filing portal
Use your registered credentials at the current Delhi High Court e-Filing portal.
Choose fresh / main case filing
Select the appropriate option for a new matter and carefully choose the correct case type and filing category.
Complete the memo of parties
Enter the petitioner/appellant and respondent details exactly as required. Add all necessary parties and addresses.
Enter case particulars
Provide the jurisdictional, statutory, subject-category, lower-court/tribunal and impugned-order details requested by the system. From 1 September 2026, include the CNR number in impugned-order details where the Court's circular requires it.
Enter court-fee details
Provide the applicable e-court-fee or court-fee particulars and attach the receipt where required. Court fee depends on the nature of the proceeding and the applicable law.
Upload the petition and supporting documents
Upload properly prepared PDF files in accordance with the current e-Filing Rules, portal requirements and filing practice directions.
Review declarations and submit
Verify every entry, accept the required declaration/undertaking and submit. Save the filing acknowledgment and diary number generated by the system.
5. Preparing documents for e-Filing
- Use the prescribed A4-size paper format and comply with current formatting directions of the Court.
- Prepare searchable, legible PDFs and add bookmarks/indexing where required.
- Ensure affidavits, annexures, authorisations, Vakalatnama and other documents are executed and attested as legally required.
- Check the portal and current e-Filing Rules for permitted PDF specifications, digital-signature requirements and upload procedure.
- For Delhi High Court e-filing, the presently notified maximum e-file size is 300 MB.
- Check the Court's List of Common Objections before submission to reduce Registry defects.
6. Filing an application or additional document
After login, use the appropriate filing menu for an existing matter. Select the correct case type, case number and year, retrieve the case, enter the application/document particulars, upload the required PDF and complete the submission process. Use the document type that accurately describes what is being filed.
7. Filing a Vakalatnama
Where a Vakalatnama is required, use the relevant Vakalatnama/document filing option for the existing case, identify the correct case, upload the duly executed document and complete any advocate or party details required by the system. The document must comply with applicable court rules and filing requirements.
8. Diary number, scrutiny, defects and re-filing
After successful submission, preserve the generated filing acknowledgment or diary number. Monitor the filing status through the portal. If the Registry raises objections or defects, review each objection, make the necessary corrections and re-file within the time permitted by the applicable rules or Registry directions.
9. Current Delhi High Court e-Filing rules and official links
Last reviewed: 30 August 2026. Portal features and filing requirements can change; verify the official Court resources before filing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a party-in-person e-file in the Delhi High Court?
Yes. The Delhi High Court e-Filing system provides registration and filing facilities for eligible parties-in-person, subject to the applicable rules, declarations and portal requirements.
What is the current maximum e-file size for the Delhi High Court?
The notified maximum size is 300 MB for the Delhi High Court online e-Filing system with effect from 7 February 2026.
Where should I check the latest filing directions?
Check the official Delhi High Court e-Filing page and the Notifications & Practice Directions page immediately before filing.
What happens after online filing?
The filing is subject to Registry scrutiny. Track the diary/filing status and cure any objections or defects within the applicable period.