Quick answer: To check the status of a case in any district court in Ghaziabad or Delhi, go to services.ecourts.gov.in or open the eCourts Services app, choose the state and district, and search by CNR number, case number, FIR number, party name or advocate name. The CNR number is the fastest: it is a 16-character code printed on summons and orders, and it takes you straight to the next date, court and orders.
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What is a CNR number?
CNR stands for Case Number Record. Every case filed in a district court under the eCourts system gets a unique 16-character CNR number. It is usually printed on summons, notices and orders. With the CNR number you do not need to select the state, district or court.
How to check case status by CNR number
- Open services.ecourts.gov.in or the eCourts Services app.
- Choose “CNR Number” and enter the 16-character code.
- You will see the court, the judge, the next date, the purpose of the hearing, the history of past dates and any orders uploaded.
No CNR number? Other ways to search
- Case number: select the state, district and court complex, then the case type, number and year.
- Party name: enter either party’s name and the year of filing.
- FIR number: for criminal cases, choose the police station and enter the FIR number and year.
- Advocate name: lists all cases where that advocate appears.
Ghaziabad and Delhi specifics
- Ghaziabad: choose Uttar Pradesh and Ghaziabad. The cause list and holiday list are on ghaziabad.dcourts.gov.in. See our Ghaziabad court guide.
- Delhi: choose Delhi and the district court complex (Tis Hazari, Karkardooma, Saket, Patiala House, Rohini, Dwarka or Rouse Avenue). See Delhi court case status.
- High Courts and the Supreme Court: these have their own websites and case-status search.
If the status is not updated
Uploads can lag behind what happened in court. If the next date is missing or an order has not been uploaded, check with the court staff or your advocate rather than assuming nothing happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find the CNR number of my case?
It is printed on summons, notices and orders issued by the district court. Your advocate can also find it from the case number.
Can I check case status by name?
Yes. Choose the Party Name option, select the state, district and court complex, and enter the name and year of filing.
Is checking case status online free?
Yes. The eCourts Services portal and app are free.
Does eCourts cover High Court cases?
District courts are covered by the eCourts Services portal. High Courts and the Supreme Court have their own case-status pages.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rates and portals change, so check the current position for your case. — Adv. Mridul Jindal, Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.
