The Bar Council of Kerala (BCK) and the Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) have opposed immediate implementation of the Electronic Filing Rules for courts in Kerala. .Both the BCK and the KHCAA held emergent meetings on Sunday and decided to refrain from filing any case through e-filing mode tomorrow, when the Rules are slated to come into effect. .However, lawyers will appear before courts through virtual hearing and participate in court proceedings..The Electronic Filing Rules for Courts (Kerala) 2021 regulates the online electronic filing system and facilities which are provided for electronic filing. .In its meeting held on Sunday, BCK after consultation with various Bar association, decided to request the Kerala High Court to defer the implementation of the Rules. A memorandum to that effect was also given to the High Court and the Chief Justice of India. .A meeting is now scheduled to be held tomorrow at 1 pm with the administrative committee of the High Court to discuss the issue. .[Read Kerala Electronic Filing Rules]
The Bar Council of Kerala (BCK) and the Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) have opposed immediate implementation of the Electronic Filing Rules for courts in Kerala. .Both the BCK and the KHCAA held emergent meetings on Sunday and decided to refrain from filing any case through e-filing mode tomorrow, when the Rules are slated to come into effect. .However, lawyers will appear before courts through virtual hearing and participate in court proceedings..The Electronic Filing Rules for Courts (Kerala) 2021 regulates the online electronic filing system and facilities which are provided for electronic filing. .In its meeting held on Sunday, BCK after consultation with various Bar association, decided to request the Kerala High Court to defer the implementation of the Rules. A memorandum to that effect was also given to the High Court and the Chief Justice of India. .A meeting is now scheduled to be held tomorrow at 1 pm with the administrative committee of the High Court to discuss the issue. .[Read Kerala Electronic Filing Rules]