Delhi High Court QR Based Entry System

In an attempt to move forward towards the hybrid era in the legal system of our nation, Delhi High Court has come up with an innovative idea of QR based entry system. This system has been launched on an experimental basis with effect from 25.01.2021.

Here’s how the new system works:

• The QR code-based digital entry pass (QR Pass) shall be generated and issued digitally by the High Court Registry one day in advance of the basis of listing of cases before the Hon'ble Benches holding physical hearings

• The QR Pass will be received by all the concerned Advocates Parties-is-perse, who have got their mobile numbers) and email ID registered in Case Information System of Delhi High Court. The QR pass shall be sent as an attachment (PDF file) through email & SMS.

• The concerned Advocate/Party-in-person shall be required to download the attached digital entry pass (PDF file on His/Her Mobile Laptop Tablet/iPad from the email or SMS link, and show such downloaded OR Pass to the security personnel at the Entry Gate(s) of respective court buildings while entering and while making exit. Generally, there shall not be any requirement of generating any printout of such QR Pass.

• The QR Pass shall be valid for the day for which it is issued and can be used only once that day.

• The concerned Advocate/Party-in-person also needs to carry original ID Proof.

• Such QR Pass is non-transferrable. However, in case the concerned Advocates not in a position to attend the Court proceedings and want some other advocate to represent her/him before the Hon'ble Court, then she/he shall issue necessary authorization in writing.

We all can see how Delhi High Court is trying to come up with such innovative ideas that will only help the system to adapt to the new world and evolve with time.