Arpit Bhargava v. Gnct of Delhi & Ors

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19.08.2026

¶1Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

¶2By instituting the proceedings of this public interest litigation petition, the implementation of e-inspection and e-true copies rules have been sought. The petitioner has also sought integration of other technological advancements in the District Courts of Delhi which may be at par with such technological facilities in use in the High Court.

¶3The petitioner has already represented this cause to the authorities concerned, including the Registrar General of this Court vide his representation dated 23.02.2026 which has been annexed as annexure P-10 with the writ petition. This is a digitally signed order. 4. Learned counsel representing the Delhi High Court has stated that the said representation is pending consideration of the e-committee of this Court and certain directions have been issued in respect of e-inspection of records in the District Courts.

¶5In view of the fact that the issue raised in this petition is already engaging attention of the e-committee of this Court, we dispose of this petition requesting the e-committee of this Court to look into the issues raised by the petitioner in his representation dated 23.02.2026 and take appropriate action which may be warranted to meet the exigencies expressed in this petition. The decision in this regard shall be taken at the level of the High Court Administrative Side as early as possible.

¶6We also provide that, in case, for integration of other technological advances and their augmentation in the District Courts of Delhi is required, requisite funds shall be made available by the concerned authority, namely the GNCTD. As and when such request is made to the Government, the same shall also be considered appropriately. The petition stands disposed of in the aforesaid terms.

DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ

TEJAS KARIA, J AUGUST 19, 2026 N.Khanna

This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010385232026 + W.P.(C) 11960/2026 & CM APPL. 55470/2026 ARPIT BHARGAVA .....Petitioner Through: Petitioner in person with Mr. Sarthak Sharma, Ms. Nitasha Gupta, Ms. Astha Sharma and Ms. Amrita Dhawan, Advs. versus GNCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Harshita Nathrani, Adv. for Mr. Sameer Vashisht, SC, Civil, GNCTD. Ms. Latika Malhotra, Adv. for R-3. CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA