Case Search at the Supreme Court of India
How to check Supreme Court of India case status online by diary number, case number, party name, CNR or advocate. Step by step on the official portal, with a faster option in Claw. Last verified 6 October 2026.
Case Status Guide · Supreme Court of India
To check Supreme Court of India case status, go to the official portal at sci.gov.in, open Case Status and search by diary number first. Enter the diary number and year from your filing receipt, add the captcha, and the page shows the stage of the case and its next date. You can also search by case number, party name, CNR or advocate, and you can check the same matter in Claw with a free account.
- Official portal: sci.gov.in, open Case Status. Free to use.
- Start with the diary number: number plus year, from your filing receipt. It works before a case number exists.
- Five methods: diary number, case number, party name, CNR, advocate.
- One seat: the Supreme Court sits only in New Delhi, so one portal covers every bench.
- Claw: create a free account to search by party name or case number across every bench, with hearing and order alerts.
- Last verified: 6 October 2026.
01Check status by diary number (fastest)
The diary number is the first number a Supreme Court matter gets. The registry gives it when a petition, appeal or application is first filed, before any regular case number exists. That is why most people searching for a Supreme Court case start with it.
What a diary number looks like
It has two parts: a number and a year, for example 12345 of 2024. Both parts are needed. If you enter the number with the wrong year, the portal shows no record.
Where to find your diary number
- On the filing receipt or acknowledgement issued when the matter was filed.
- On the e-filing acknowledgement, if the matter was filed online.
- In any notice, defect memo or office report from the registry.
- From your Advocate on Record (AoR), who files all matters in the Supreme Court.
Diary number vs case number
A diary number is a filing number. Once the registry checks the papers and removes defects, the matter is registered and gets a case number, such as a Special Leave Petition (Civil) number or a Civil Appeal number. The diary number stays linked to the case, so you can still search with it after registration.
Tip
If you cannot find a matter by case number, try the diary number. Matters that are still under registry scrutiny may have only a diary number.
02All search methods in one table
The Supreme Court portal lets you search in five ways. Use the table to pick the one that matches what you already have.
| Method | What you need | Where to enter it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By diary number (start here) | Diary number and diary year | sci.gov.in, Case Status, Diary Number | Works for filed matters that are not yet registered. Both parts are required. |
| By case number | Case type, case number and year | sci.gov.in, Case Status, Case Number | For registered matters. Pick the exact case type, for example SLP (Civil) or Civil Appeal. |
| By party name | Name of petitioner or respondent, and year | sci.gov.in, Case Status, Party Name | Spelling matters on the portal. Try short forms and partial names. |
| By CNR | The 16-character CNR number | sci.gov.in or eCourts services, where the CNR option is shown | A CNR is a unique identifier for a case record across courts. |
| By advocate | Name of the Advocate on Record | sci.gov.in, Case Status, Advocate (AoR) | Useful for lawyers checking all their listed matters. |
Two more tools help. The Supreme Court judgments section on main.sci.gov.in/judgments lets you read orders and judgments. The National Judicial Data Grid shows court-level pendency data.
03Steps on the official portal
The official portal is the primary source. Always use it to confirm the final position of your case. Here are the steps.
- Open sci.gov.in and click Case Status in the menu.
- Choose the search method: Diary Number, Case Number, Party Name or Advocate.
- For a diary number search, type the diary number and select the diary year.
- For a case number search, select the case type, then enter the number and year.
- For a party name search, type the name and select the year. Use a short form if the full name gives no result.
- Enter the captcha and click Search.
- Open the matter from the list. You will see the status, parties, advocates, listing history, orders and any judgment.
Portal layouts are updated from time to time, so the labels may look a little different. The fields are the same.
04Benches and cities
People often search for "Supreme Court case status Delhi" or by city. The Supreme Court of India has a single seat, so there is no separate bench portal to pick. Its benches sit in the same building and use the same Case Status page.
| Bench or city | Covered? | How to search |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi (principal and only seat) | Yes, all matters | Use sci.gov.in Case Status. Same diary number and case number system for every matter. |
| Constitution Bench and Division Benches | Yes | Same search. The bench appears in the listing history and cause list. |
| Other cities (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad) | No separate Supreme Court bench | Search the same portal. For the High Court matter that led to the appeal, search the High Court portal. |
If your Supreme Court case is an appeal from a High Court, keep both case numbers handy. The Supreme Court record usually names the High Court and the lower court case.
05What the status words mean
The status page uses short words. Here is what they mean in plain terms.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pending | The case is filed and registered and has not been decided yet. |
| Disposed | The court has finished the case. It may be allowed, dismissed, or settled. Read the final order for details. |
| Listed | The case is on the cause list for a particular date and court room. |
| For orders | The case is listed only so the court can pass an order, for example on an application. There may be no full argument. |
| Reserved | Arguments are over and the judgment is kept for a later date. The judgment may be pronounced after some days or weeks. |
| Defective or under objection | The registry found defects in the filing. The matter is not yet registered and may show only a diary number. |
06Cause list and next hearing
The status page shows the next listing date, but the cause list tells you the court number and item number. The Supreme Court publishes its daily cause list, and advance lists, on the official website. Check it a day before the hearing, because items can move.
- Look up the next date on the case status page.
- Open the cause list for that date and find your item by case number or party name.
- Check again on the morning of the hearing for any mentioning or supplementary list.
A matter shown as listed does not always get taken up. Courts often run out of time, and the case moves to a later date.
For ongoing tracking, see how to track Supreme Court cases online.
07E-filing and your diary number
Many matters are now filed online through the Supreme Court e-filing portal at efiling.sci.gov.in. Filing is normally done by the Advocate on Record or by a party in person. After you submit, the system gives an acknowledgement, and the registry later assigns the diary number.
- File the matter on the e-filing portal and save the acknowledgement.
- Wait for the diary number to be generated. Ask your AoR if it does not show up.
- Search the diary number and year on the Case Status page to confirm the matter is visible.
- Watch for defect notices and cure them quickly, so the matter gets registered and listed.
If you want to find earlier judgments to cite in your filing, see case search across Indian courts.
08Check it in one step with Claw
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.
The official portal is the source of truth, and Claw sits above it to save you time. Create a free Claw account and search Supreme Court of India by party name or case number across every bench, with hearing and order alerts. Sign up is free, and you need the account to run a status search.
- Search by party name or case number in one box, without picking case types and captchas each time.
- Get alerts on hearings and new orders, so you do not need to check the portal again and again.
- Coverage across 9,102 courts, benches and forums, so one account covers the Supreme Court and the lower courts and tribunals your matter touches.
- For research, Claw search covers 30 crore+ judgements and returns results in under 5 seconds.
Individual advocates have a free plan. Plans for teams are paid. For tracking your matter after the first check, see how to track Supreme Court cases online.
09Sources
Last verified 6 October 2026.
- Supreme Court of India, case status (official): sci.gov.in
- Supreme Court e-filing: efiling.sci.gov.in
- Supreme Court judgments: main.sci.gov.in/judgments
- National Judicial Data Grid: njdg.ecourts.gov.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
10Frequently asked questions
Which is the official portal to check Supreme Court case status?
The official portal is sci.gov.in. Open the Case Status page and pick diary number, case number, party name or advocate. It is free. Use it to confirm the final position of any matter.
Can I check Supreme Court case status by diary number?
Yes. Enter the diary number and the diary year from your filing receipt, add the captcha and search. This is the best method for a newly filed matter that does not have a case number yet.
Can I check Supreme Court case status by party name?
Yes. The official portal has a party name search, and spelling needs to match closely. In Claw you can also search by party name across every bench after you create a free account.
Can I check Supreme Court case status by case number?
Yes. Select the case type, then enter the case number and year. Use the exact case type, such as SLP (Civil) or Civil Appeal, or the portal will not find it.
What is a diary number and where do I find it?
It is the number the registry gives when a matter is first filed. It has a number and a year. You will find it on the filing receipt, the e-filing acknowledgement, any registry notice, or from your Advocate on Record.
Is checking Supreme Court case status free?
Yes on the official portal. Claw also needs only a free account: create a free account and search Supreme Court of India by party name or case number across every bench, with hearing and order alerts. Individual advocates have a free plan.
How often is Supreme Court case status updated?
Status and listing details are updated by the registry as the matter moves, and orders usually show up after they are uploaded. Update timing can vary, so check the official portal on the day of the hearing.