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Indian Judicial System Overview
The Indian judicial system is a single, integrated system with the Supreme Court at the apex, followed by the High Courts, and then the District and Session Courts. This hierarchy ensures uniformity in the administration of justice across the country. The system is independent and has the power of judicial review over legislative and executive actions.
Court Hierarchy in India
Supreme Court of India
Apex constitutional court - Highest judicial authority
New Delhi
High Courts
25 High Courts across states - Highest judicial authority in states
State Capitals / Major Cities
District & Sessions Courts
672 District Courts - Primary trial courts
District Headquarters
Magistrate / Civil Judge Courts
Taluka / Sub-division level courts
Taluka / Sub-division Headquarters
Special Tribunals & Forums
CAT, ITAT, NCLT, Consumer Forums, etc.
Various Locations
Supreme Court of India
- Established: 28 January 1950
- Seat: New Delhi
- Judges: 34 (including Chief Justice)
- First CJI: Justice H.J. Kania
- Current CJI: Justice Sanjiv Khanna
- Jurisdiction: Appellate, Original, Advisory, Review
High Courts in India
- Total High Courts: 25
- Oldest HC: Calcutta HC (1862)
- Newest HC: Andhra Pradesh HC (2019)
- Largest: Allahabad HC (160+ judges)
- Smallest: Sikkim HC (3 judges)
List of High Courts in India (25)
Allahabad High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Bombay High Court
Calcutta High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court
Delhi High Court
Gauhati High Court
Gujarat High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court
Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Jharkhand High Court
Karnataka High Court
Kerala High Court
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madras High Court
Manipur High Court
Meghalaya High Court
Orissa High Court
Patna High Court
Punjab & Haryana High Court
Rajasthan High Court
Sikkim High Court
Telangana High Court
Tripura High Court
Uttarakhand High Court
District Courts
- Every district has a District Court
- Headed by District & Sessions Judge
- Handles civil and criminal cases
- Appellate jurisdiction over subordinate courts
- Original jurisdiction for serious cases
Special Tribunals & Forums
- Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums
- Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT)
- Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
Online Court Services
e-Courts Portal
- Case Status Tracking
- Daily Cause Lists
- Case History
- Orders & Judgments Download
- Next Hearing Date
Visit e-Courts Guide →
Mobile Apps
- eCourts National App (Android/iOS)
- Supreme Court App
- High Court Specific Apps
- Case Status on Mobile
How to Check Court Case Status Online
Using CNR Number
- Visit ecourts.gov.in
- Select "Case Status"
- Choose "CNR Number"
- Enter 16-digit CNR
- View complete case details
Using Case Number
- Visit ecourts.gov.in
- Select "Case Status"
- Choose "Case Number"
- Select Court & Case Type
- Enter Case Number & Year
Educational Information Only: This page provides general information about the Indian judicial system for educational purposes. Court procedures and jurisdictions may vary. For specific legal advice, consult a qualified lawyer.