AFT Delhi Case Status: How to Check Online (2026)
How to check the status of a case at the Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, Delhi, what each status word means, and a faster way to follow a case without checking the portal every day.
Court Status Guide · AFT Delhi
To check AFT Delhi case status, open the official Armed Forces Tribunal Principal Bench website at aftdelhi.nic.in, go to the case status section, and search by OA number, diary number, case number or party name. You can also check the same case in Claw by party name after creating a free account. This page walks through the official steps, shows which search method to use, and explains the status words you will see. Last verified October 2026.
- Official source: the Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench) site, aftdelhi.nic.in.
- Best search key: the OA number and year. Use diary number or party name if you do not have it.
- Bench: Delhi is the Principal Bench. Confirm your case is not at a regional bench.
- Alerts: Claw lets you search by name or number and get hearing and order alerts with a free account.
01Why AFT Delhi case status is hard to track
AFT case status is hard to track because the matters belong to serving and retired armed-forces personnel, who often live far from Delhi and cannot visit the bench to ask about a date.
Most cases are service matters
The Armed Forces Tribunal hears service disputes of the Army, Navy and Air Force. These include pension, disability benefit, promotion, discharge and court-martial appeals. A single missed hearing date can hurt an applicant badly, so knowing the next date matters more than it does in many other forums.
Original Applications use their own numbering
Most fresh cases at the tribunal are Original Applications, called OAs. People often hold an old diary number, a filing receipt or only the name of the applicant. If you search with the wrong kind of number, the portal shows nothing, and that looks like the case does not exist.
Government portals can be slow or down
Official court sites go through maintenance, change layouts and sometimes refuse connections. When the portal is unreachable on the day before a hearing, you need another way to confirm the date.
At the AFT, the most useful search key is the OA number. If you only have a diary number or a name, use that route instead of guessing.
02How to check AFT Delhi case status on the official portal
You can check an AFT Delhi case on the Principal Bench website in a few steps. Menu names can change, so treat the labels below as a guide.
- Open aftdelhi.nic.in, the website of the Armed Forces Tribunal (Principal Bench).
- Find the Case Management or Case Status menu on the home page.
- Choose how you want to search: by case number (for example OA), by diary number, or by party title.
- For an OA search, pick the case type, type the number and select the year the case was filed.
- Enter the captcha if the page asks for it, then submit.
- Open the matching row to see the parties, the bench, the last hearing and the next date.
- Note the next date and the stage, and check the cause list for that day to confirm the case is actually listed.
Keep the right number handy
Write down the OA number and year, the diary number and the full name of the applicant before you start. Then you can switch method quickly if one search returns nothing.
03Which search method to use
Use the OA number first, because it points to exactly one case. The other methods are useful when you do not have it.
| Method | What you need | Best when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| OA number | Case type, number and year | You have the numbered case from an order or notice | Wrong year gives an empty result |
| Diary number | Diary number and year | The case was just filed and is not yet numbered | The diary number is replaced by a regular number after registration |
| Case number | Full case number for other types such as appeals or miscellaneous applications | You are tracking a related application or appeal | Pick the correct case type from the list |
| Party name | Applicant or respondent name | You lost the number | Spelling and rank or initials change the result |
For a deeper look at searching by name, see our guide to checking case status by party name.
04The Delhi bench and what it covers
The Delhi bench is the Principal Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal, and it sits in New Delhi. The tribunal works through this Principal Bench and a set of regional benches in other cities.
Which matters go to Delhi depends on the territorial limits fixed for each bench and on where the cause of action arose or where the applicant is posted or resides. Some benches handle only certain regions, so a person from another state may be heard in a regional bench instead.
Always confirm the bench before you search. If you search the Delhi portal for a case that sits at a regional bench, you will find nothing. To see how this tribunal works across all benches, read our parent guide on case search at the Armed Forces Tribunal and the wider case search across Indian courts overview.
05Status words explained
A status word tells you the stage of the case, not who is winning. These are the words you will see most often.
| Word | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case is open and has not been finally decided. | Track the next date. |
| Disposed | The case has been decided or closed. A final order or judgment exists. | Download the order and check the time limit for appeal or compliance. |
| Listed | The case is placed on the cause list for a given day. | Check the bench, the court room and the item number. |
| For orders | The matter is fixed for the bench to pass an order on a point, often after arguments or on an application. | Be ready for a direction, and check the order once uploaded. |
For more on reading these words, see how to read a case status: pending, disposed and more.
06When the portal search fails
If a search shows no result, the cause is usually the input and not the case. Work through these checks.
- Wrong case type or year: an OA filed in 2023 will not show under 2024.
- Diary number used as case number: after registration the case gets a new number.
- Different bench: the case may sit at a regional bench.
- Name spelling: try the surname only, or initials in a different order.
- Portal down: try again later, or use another tracking tool.
If you track many cases across forums, see our guide to case tracking software for how teams avoid checking each portal by hand.
07Where Claw fits
Claw is an all-in-one legaltech platform for Indian advocates, law firms, and corporate legal teams, combining AI-based case search, an AI legal assistant (Legal GPT), case management, and compliance automation across all Indian courts and tribunals.
For AFT Delhi, the practical benefit is that you do not have to remember a portal, a menu and a captcha. Claw covers 9,102 forums and holds 30 crore+ judgments, with results in under 5 seconds. You can search AFT Delhi by party name or by number and set hearing and order alerts, so the next date reaches you instead of you chasing it.
Create a free Claw account and search AFT Delhi by party name or number, with hearing and order alerts. Status search needs a free account. There is a free plan for individual advocates, and paid plans for teams and enterprises.
08Sources and further reading
- Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench (official site): aftdelhi.nic.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Portal menus and bench jurisdiction can change. Confirm details on the official site. Last verified October 2026.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check AFT Delhi case status online?
Open aftdelhi.nic.in, go to the case status section and search by OA number, diary number, case number or party name. You can also check in Claw by party name or number after creating a free account, and set alerts for hearings and orders.
What is an OA number at the Armed Forces Tribunal?
An OA number identifies an Original Application, the main kind of fresh case filed at the tribunal. It has a number and a year. It is the best key to search with because it points to one case.
What if I only have a diary number?
Search by diary number and year on the portal. Once the case is registered it gets a regular number, so use that number for later searches.
Does AFT Delhi hear all armed forces cases?
No. Delhi is the Principal Bench, and other benches sit in other cities. The right bench depends on the territorial limits set for each bench. Confirm the bench for your case on the official site before you search.
What does "for orders" mean in AFT status?
It means the case is fixed for the bench to pass an order, often after arguments or on an application. Check the order once it is uploaded and note any new date.
Do I need an account to check AFT status in Claw?
Yes. Status search in Claw needs a free account. Individual advocates get a free plan, and paid plans are available for teams and enterprises.