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How to check Supreme Court of India case status

The Supreme Court of India publishes case status, orders and daily cause lists on sci.gov.in. A filed case first gets a diary number; after registration it also gets a case number. You can search by either, or by party name or advocate.

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How to check Supreme Court case status

  1. Open sci.gov.in and go to Case Status.

  2. Choose the search method: diary number, case number, party name or advocate name.

  3. Enter the details and the captcha.

  4. Open the case to see its listing history, orders and next date.

  5. Check the cause list section to see whether the case is listed on a particular day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a diary number?

It is the number allotted when papers are first lodged in the Supreme Court registry, before the case is registered and given a case number.

Where do I find Supreme Court orders?

Orders and judgments are available through the case status page and the judgments section of sci.gov.in.

Is there a Supreme Court mobile app?

The Supreme Court has offered a mobile app. Check sci.gov.in for the current app and its features.

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