Lawyers’ Protest Fails To Move Gujarat HC; A4 Paper Rule To Continue From August 10
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The Gujarat High Court has retained its decision to introduce a uniform A4-size paper format across the state’s district judiciary from August 10, 2026, even as lawyers have raised objections to the move.
In a fresh circular issued on August 7, the High Court superseded its earlier April 15 circular but retained the A4 paper requirement for petitions, memorandums of appeals, applications, pleadings, orders and judgments in all district courts.
No Change In A4 Requirement
As per the revised circular, documents covered by the rule will have to be prepared on A4-size paper measuring 29.7 cm by 21 cm, with a minimum thickness of 75 GSM and printing on both sides.
The prescribed formatting includes a 4-cm margin on the left and right and a 2-cm margin at the top and bottom.
For English documents, Times New Roman, size 14, has been suggested, while Gujarati documents may use Lohit Gujarati, Noto Sans Gujarati or Noto Serif Gujarati in size 13.
Gujarati Fonts Not Mandatory
Importantly, the High Court has clarified that the Gujarati fonts mentioned in the circular are only suggestive and that other similar Gujarati fonts can also be used.
The clarification provides flexibility regarding the font used while retaining the overall A4 formatting requirement.
Several Documents Exempted
The circular also excludes pre-printed and handwritten applications for adjournment, exemption and bail submitted at the time of production of an accused, as well as papers related to execution of bail bonds.
The A4 requirement will also not apply to police papers, charge sheets, police reports, FSL reports, reports of other institutions and authorities, vakalatnamas, separate affidavits, undertakings, pursis, original documents, plans and maps.
The revised circular will come into force with effect from August 10, 2026.
