eCourts India — Complete Guide to services.ecourts.gov.in

The eCourts project is one of India's most ambitious digital governance initiatives. Launched by the Supreme Court's eCommittee, it aims to digitize the entire Indian judiciary — making court services accessible to every citizen online. This guide covers everything you need to know about the eCourts portal and how to use it effectively.

What is the eCourts Project?

The eCourts Mission Mode Project was conceptualized on the basis of the "National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Indian Judiciary." It operates under the guidance of the eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India.

Key objectives:

• Provide transparent and accessible justice to citizens
• Make court records available online
• Enable online case filing and tracking
• Reduce delays in the judicial process
• Create a national database of court cases

Services Available on eCourts Portal

1. Case Status Search

The primary service — search for any case status by CNR number, case number, party name, advocate name, filing number, or FIR number. This works for district courts and some High Courts.

2. Cause Lists

View daily cause lists (lists of cases to be heard on a particular day) for any court. This helps lawyers and litigants know when their case is coming up for hearing.

3. Court Orders and Judgments

Download copies of court orders and judgments passed in your case. Orders are typically uploaded within 24-48 hours of being passed.

4. Case History

View the complete hearing history of any case — every date it was listed, what happened, and the next date given. This gives you a full timeline of your case's progress.

5. Court Complex Information

Find details about court complexes including address, contact information, number of courts, and the types of cases they handle.

How to Use the eCourts Portal

Accessing the Portal

Visit services.ecourts.gov.in in any web browser. The portal is also available as the eCourts Services mobile app on Android and iOS.

Searching by CNR Number

1. Go to the eCourts portal
2. Click "CNR Number" option
3. Enter your 16-digit CNR number
4. Enter the captcha code
5. Click "Search"

Searching by Case Number

1. Select your state and district/court complex
2. Choose "Case Number" option
3. Select case type from the dropdown
4. Enter the case number and year
5. Click "Search"

Searching by Party Name

1. Select your state and district
2. Choose "Party Name" option
3. Enter the party name (petitioner/respondent)
4. Optionally filter by year
5. Click "Search"

eCourts vs LegalIntelli — What's the Difference?

Both eCourts and LegalIntelli let you check case status, but there are important differences:

Our recommendation: Use LegalIntelli for day-to-day case tracking and alerts. Use the eCourts portal as a backup or for accessing specific district court records not yet covered by LegalIntelli.

eCourts Mobile App

The eCourts Services app is available for free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It provides the same features as the web portal in a mobile-friendly interface. You can search cases, view cause lists, and check orders on the go.

Common Issues with eCourts

• Server downtime — The portal can be slow or unavailable during peak hours
• Captcha issues — Captchas can be hard to read; try refreshing
• Delayed updates — Some courts update records with a 1-3 day delay
• Limited High Court data — Not all High Courts are fully integrated

For a frustration-free experience, try LegalIntelli's case tracker — no captchas, faster searches, and proactive alerts.

The Future of eCourts

The eCourts Phase III project (2025-2030) aims to introduce e-filing, virtual hearings as standard, AI-assisted case management, and better integration across all courts. LegalIntelli stays ahead by providing these features today — automated tracking, intelligent alerts, and a unified dashboard for all your cases.