ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday introduced a comprehensive case categorisation framework, a move the court said is aimed at facilitating litigants and strengthening the efficiency of the justice sector as part of its digital reforms agenda.
The court approved three standardised lists for categorising civil, criminal and service cases to ensure consistency in filing and support improved, data-driven case management, according to a court announcement.
A mandatory, standardised filing template form was also approved to accelerate the digitisation of court records and promote procedural efficiency.
To further streamline procedures, the template form containing essential case details must now be completed and submitted by an advocate-on-record or advocate of the Supreme Court when filing any case.
Information on the form will be scrutinised by an institution officer and verified by a research officer to ensure its accuracy, completeness and conformity with the new framework.
The court said the development of the new system was a “consultative and participatory process” undertaken in collaboration with the Committee of Advocates-on-Record.
The finalised template “reflects the collective feedback and professional insight of the legal fraternity” following detailed deliberations, the announcement said.
Additionally, the Supreme Court is digitising its court files, a process expected to be completed by Dec 31. A digital portal for certified copies has been launched on a pilot basis, which will allow litigants and advocates to obtain copies online from any location once it is fully operational.
Published in Dawn, December 19th, 2025
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