Chief Justice consults bar on family case e-filing pilot

Meeting attendees review draft templates

Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the session as Chairperson of the National Judicial Policy Making Committee. Representatives from provincial bar councils in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan attended the gathering. Office-bearers from the Supreme Court Bar Association were also present at the venue. Participants examined draft e-filing templates created for the National Unified E-Filing and Electronic Judicial Record System. The Chief Justice requested each council to nominate two members to review these documents before launch.

System design prioritizes user needs

The leader emphasized that the new system must be practical, effective and user-friendly for all lawyers. He stated the design should reflect the professional experience of practising advocates and litigant requirements. Bar representatives appreciated the initiative to improve access to justice specifically for women and children. They noted these measures would make the family justice system more responsive to local needs. The consultation showed a shared commitment to using technology for better court services.

Women centres progress reviewed separately

Justice Afridi also chaired a separate meeting regarding the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan. That session focused on reviewing progress for establishing Women Facilitation Centres across the country. The initial phase of this project will comprise four centres located in strategic areas. This development aims to strengthen access to justice for vulnerable groups within the legal framework.