Court procedure guides for Indian advocates and litigants
Plain, step-by-step guides to the procedures that come up most often, written for advocates, juniors and law students, with the statutory basis for each step.
Last updated 9 October 2026
Guides
Check case status by CNR numberHow to check case status by CNR number on eCourts: what the 16-character CNR is, where to find it, and the website, mobile app and SMS steps.eCourts e-filing stepsStep-by-step guide to e-filing a case on the eCourts portal: registration, entering case details, uploading and signing documents, court fee and scrutiny.File a consumer complaint onlineHow to file a consumer complaint online in India through the e-Jagriti portal: which commission, time limit, fees, documents and the filing steps.File a Section 138 complaintHow to file a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act: conditions, deadlines, the right court, documents, and the stages of the case.
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