Madras High Court Case Status — Check Online by Case Number & CNR

The Madras High Court, one of the oldest High Courts in India, has jurisdiction over the states of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Its principal bench is in Chennai, with an additional bench in Madurai. This guide explains how to check Madras High Court case status online.

Official Websites for Madras High Court Case Status

You can check Madras HC case status through these official websites:

• HC eCourts Portal: hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/ecourtindiaHC/ — the national eCourts portal for all High Courts, including Madras HC (listed under Tamil Nadu, state code 25)
• Madras HC Official Website: mhc.tn.gov.in — the official website of the Madras High Court

How to Check Madras High Court Case Status by Case Number

If you know your case type and number, follow these steps:

1. Go to the HC eCourts portal (hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/ecourtindiaHC/)
2. Select Tamil Nadu from the state/High Court dropdown (Madras HC is listed under Tamil Nadu)
3. Click on "Case Number" search option
4. Select the case type from the dropdown (e.g., Writ Petition, Civil Suit Appeal, Criminal Appeal)
5. Enter the case number and year
6. Solve the CAPTCHA and click "Search"
7. View case status, hearing dates, orders, and case history

How to Check Madras High Court Case Status by CNR Number

The CNR number is a unique 16-digit identifier for every case. To check Madras HC case status by CNR:

1. Go to the HC eCourts portal
2. Select "CNR Number" search
3. Enter your 16-digit CNR number (Madras HC CNR numbers typically start with "TNHC")
4. Click "Search" to view complete case details

How to Check Case Status by Party Name

If you don't have a case number or CNR, search by party name:

1. Go to the HC eCourts portal and select Tamil Nadu
2. Click on "Party Name" search
3. Enter the party name (petitioner or respondent)
4. Optionally select the year to narrow results
5. Browse through matching cases to find yours

How to Check Madras High Court Cause List

The daily cause list shows all cases scheduled for hearing on a particular day. The Madras High Court publishes cause lists on its official website (mhc.tn.gov.in) for both the Chennai principal bench and the Madurai bench.

About the Madras High Court

• Established: 1862
• Principal Bench: Chennai
• Additional Bench: Madurai
• Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
• eCourts State Code: 25 (Tamil Nadu)

Other Ways to Search

The HC eCourts portal also allows you to search Madras High Court cases by:

• Advocate name — Search by the name of the advocate appearing in the case
• Filing number — Search by the filing number assigned at the time of case filing
• Act — Search by the specific Act under which the case is filed

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