Online Appeal Filing Valid: Electronic Submission Meets Procedural Requirements, Technical Gaps Cannot Invalidate Legal Proceedings

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....HC held that online filing of appeal within prescribed time is valid, even without immediate physical submission of certified order copy. The court followed precedent from Delhi HC in Chegg India Private Limited, determining procedural requirements for electronic filing are not mandatory. The electronic submission constitutes complete filing, and technical non-compliance should not invalidate the appeal. The impugned order by Additional Commissioner was set aside, with the petitioner's appeal being allowed on merits, emphasizing the courts' progressive approach towards technological advancements in judicial processes.....