Pune Motor Vehicle Court Becomes First in India to Introduce E-Filing System for Traffic Violation Cases
Pune, In a landmark move towards digital transformation of the judicial process, the Pune Motor Vehicle Court has become the first in the country to implement an e-filing system for traffic rule violation cases. Launched on March 17, the new digital initiative enables traffic authorities to file cases online, significantly reducing paperwork and expediting case resolution.
The e-filing system is now operational for traffic police from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, regional transport office (RTO) inspectors from Pune, and highway police, who no longer need to physically visit the court to file claims. This has already led to notable results—between March 17 and April 7, a total of 3,560 cases were successfully filed through the new system.
“Approximately 1.5 lakh e-challans are issued every month for traffic violations, out of which nearly 15,000 cases require filing in the Motor Vehicle Court. The earlier process was slow and manpower-intensive. With e-filing, we’ve streamlined the entire system, reducing pressure on both traffic police and court staff,” said Manoj Patil, Additional Commissioner, Pune Police.
The types of cases filed include serious violations like drunken driving, overspeeding, and driving against traffic. Enforcement officers either issue e-challans on the spot or collect evidence using CCTV cameras. If the violator fails to pay the fine or the offence is grave, legal claims are filed in court. Until now, this required manual filing by officers, contributing to a backlog of over one million cases.
Chief District Judge Mahendra Mahajan and Motor Vehicle Court Judge Amrit Birajdar spearheaded the adoption of the e-filing system to tackle this mounting pressure. The new digital workflow allows all documents to be submitted online. Once a case is registered, an e-notice is sent to the accused motorist, who can also respond online by submitting required documents, including power of attorney or other legal applications.
Officials believe this pioneering step will not only modernize the traffic adjudication process but also serve as a model for courts across the country. The move marks a significant step toward faster, more transparent, and accessible justice in traffic-related matters.
