How to Check Court Case Status Online in India (2026 Guide)

Whether you're a litigant waiting for your next hearing date or an advocate managing multiple cases, checking court case status online saves you hours of visiting courts physically. This comprehensive guide covers every method available in 2026 to check your case status at any Indian court.

Why Check Case Status Online?

Gone are the days when you needed to visit the court registry or call your advocate repeatedly to know your case status. Online case tracking offers several advantages:

• Instant access — Check your case status 24/7 from anywhere
• Real-time updates — Get the latest hearing dates and orders
• Free of cost — All government portals and LegalIntelli are free to use
• Case history — View the complete timeline of your case
• Multiple search options — Search by CNR number, case number, or party name

Method 1: Using CNR Number (Recommended)

The CNR (Case Number Record) is the most reliable way to check your case status. Every case filed in Indian courts is assigned a unique 16-digit CNR number.

Steps to check case status by CNR number:

1. Go to LegalIntelli Case Tracker or the eCourts portal
2. Select "Search by CNR Number"
3. Enter your 16-digit CNR number (e.g., DLHC010012345)
4. Click "Search" to view your case details

Don't know your CNR number? Read our guide on how to find your CNR number.

Method 2: Using Case Number

If you know your case type and number (e.g., WP(C) 1234/2025), you can search directly:

1. Go to LegalIntelli Case Tracker
2. Enter your case number in the search box
3. Select your court from the courts list if needed
4. View your case status, hearing dates, and orders

Method 3: Using Party Name

You can also search for cases using the petitioner or respondent name. This is useful when you don't have the case number or CNR number handy.

1. Go to LegalIntelli Case Tracker
2. Type the party name (petitioner or respondent)
3. Filter by court and year if needed
4. Select your case from the results

What Information Can You See?

When you check your case status online, you'll typically find:

• Case status — Pending, disposed, transferred, etc.
• Next hearing date — When your case will be heard next
• Case type — Civil, criminal, writ petition, etc.
• Filing date — When the case was filed
• Judge details — Which bench or judge is hearing the case
• Orders — Latest interim and final orders
• Case history — Complete timeline of all hearings

Courts Covered

You can check case status online for all Indian courts including the Supreme Court of India, all 25 High Courts such as the Delhi High Court, Bombay High Court, Madras High Court, and district courts across India. Visit our complete courts directory to find your court.

Setting Up Case Alerts

Instead of manually checking your case status, you can set up free alerts on LegalIntelli. We'll notify you via WhatsApp or email whenever:

• A new hearing date is scheduled
• An order is passed in your case
• Your case status changes
• A hearing is coming up (reminder alert)

Common Issues and Solutions

Case not found?

If your case isn't showing up, try these steps: double-check the CNR number for typos, try searching by case number instead, or try a party name search. Some very recent cases may take 24-48 hours to appear in the online system.

Old case status not updated?

Some courts update their online systems with a delay. If your case was heard recently, check again after 24 hours. For immediate updates, contact your advocate.