How to Track High Court Case Status — Step by Step

India has 25 High Courts, each serving one or more states and union territories. Whether your case is at the Delhi High Court, the Bombay High Court, or any other, this guide will show you exactly how to track your High Court case status online.

Step 1: Identify Your High Court

First, you need to know which High Court your case is filed in. High Courts have jurisdiction based on geography. Visit our complete courts directory to find your court. If you're unsure, your case documents or advocate can tell you.

Quick Reference — Major High Courts

• Supreme Court of India — Appellate jurisdiction over all HCs
• Delhi High Court — NCT of Delhi
• Bombay High Court — Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu
• Madras High Court — Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
• Calcutta High Court — West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar
• Karnataka High Court — Karnataka
• Allahabad High Court — Uttar Pradesh (largest HC by volume)

Step 2: Gather Your Case Information

To track your case, you'll need at least one of these:

• CNR Number — The 16-digit unique case identifier (learn about CNR numbers)
• Case Number — e.g., WP(C) 1234/2025, CRL.A. 567/2024
• Party Name — Petitioner or respondent name
• Advocate Name — Your lawyer's name

Step 3: Search on LegalIntelli

1. Go to LegalIntelli Case Tracker
2. Enter your CNR number, case number, or party name
3. The system will search across all High Courts automatically
4. Click on your case to view full details

Step 4: Understanding Your Case Status

High Court case statuses typically include:

• Pending — Case is active and awaiting hearing or judgment
• Listed — Case is listed for hearing on a specific date
• Part-heard — Hearing has started but not concluded
• Reserved for judgment — Arguments are complete; judgment is awaited
• Disposed — Case has been decided; final order passed
• Transferred — Case moved to another bench or court

Step 5: Set Up Automatic Tracking

Don't want to check manually every time? Set up free case alerts on LegalIntelli:

1. After finding your case, click "Track This Case"
2. Enter your phone number or email
3. Choose alert preferences (WhatsApp, email, or both)
4. Get notified before every hearing and when orders are passed

Understanding High Court Case Numbers

High Court case numbers follow specific patterns depending on the case type:

• WP(C) — Writ Petition (Civil)
• WP(Crl) — Writ Petition (Criminal)
• CRL.A. — Criminal Appeal
• FA — First Appeal
• SA — Second Appeal
• RSA — Regular Second Appeal
• CRP — Civil Revision Petition
• BAIL APPLN. — Bail Application

Tips for Effective Case Tracking

• Save your CNR number — It's the most reliable identifier
• Set up alerts — Never miss a hearing date again
• Check regularly — Courts may update listing dates with short notice
• Note the bench — Some HCs have multiple benches (e.g., Bombay HC has Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Goa)
• Download orders promptly — Some courts remove old orders from their portal

What If My Case Involves Multiple High Courts?

If your matter involves cases at multiple High Courts (e.g., a transfer petition), you can track each case separately on LegalIntelli using their respective CNR numbers. Our dashboard shows all your tracked cases in one place.

High Court vs Supreme Court Tracking

If your High Court case has been appealed to the Supreme Court, you'll get a new case number at the Supreme Court. Track both independently — the HC case and the SC appeal — to stay fully informed.