Bombay High Court Case Status: How to Check Online by Case Number or Party Name (2026)
Step by step: check a Bombay High Court case status on the official portal, by case number, CNR, party name, advocate, FIR or filing number, across the Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Goa and Kolhapur benches. Last verified October 2026.
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You have a Bombay High Court matter and you need to know where it stands: is it listed tomorrow, is it reserved, or has an order come out? The court sits at several places and files cases under many case types, so the first hurdle is simply knowing which portal to use and which bench to pick. To check Bombay High Court case status, go to the eCourts High Court Services portal or the official Bombay High Court website, select the bench, and search by case number, CNR or party name. You can also track the matter in Claw by party name, with hearing and order alerts.
- Official places: the eCourts High Court Services portal and bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
- Pick the bench first: Bombay, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Goa or Kolhapur.
- Six ways to search: case number, CNR, party name, advocate, FIR number, filing number.
- Jurisdiction: Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Track it in Claw: free account, search by party name or number, with hearing and order alerts.
01The official places to check Bombay High Court status
Two official sources give you Bombay High Court case status. Both are free to use and both are run by the judiciary.
- The eCourts High Court Services portal: a common portal for many High Courts. You pick the High Court of Bombay and the bench, and then search. See hcservices.ecourts.gov.in.
- The official Bombay High Court website: carries case status, cause lists, orders and notices for the court. See bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
The Bombay High Court is one of the oldest in India and handles a very large number of filings every year. Status pages therefore change daily, and the portal is the source of truth for the court’s own record.
02Step by step: check Bombay High Court case status
The steps below are for the eCourts High Court Services portal. The Bombay High Court website follows the same logic.
- Open the portal and go to Case Status.
- Select the High Court of Bombay from the High Court list.
- Select the bench. Pick the bench where the case is filed: Bombay, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Goa or Kolhapur. A wrong bench is the most common reason a search shows nothing.
- Choose how to search. Use the tab for case number, CNR, party name, advocate, FIR number or filing number.
- Enter the details and the CAPTCHA, then submit.
- Click View on your case to see the case history, the next hearing date, interim orders and the final order.
Keep the CNR number
Once you find your case, note its CNR number. It is a 16 character code that stays with the case, so it is the fastest way to find the same matter again. See the glossary of Indian litigation terms for other terms you may meet.
03Search methods for the Bombay High Court
Use the method that matches what you have in hand. If you have the CNR number, use that first.
| Method | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case number | Case type, case number and year | Best when you hold the filing paper. Case type must match exactly, for example a writ petition or an appeal. |
| CNR number | The 16 character CNR, typed without hyphens or spaces | Most precise. One CNR points to one case. |
| Party name | Name of petitioner, respondent or accused (at least 3 characters) and the year | Use when you do not have the number. Spelling variants can hide results. |
| Advocate name | Advocate name or bar registration number | Useful for a firm to see matters filed by one advocate. |
| FIR number | Police station, FIR number and year | Mainly for criminal matters such as bail, quashing and criminal writ petitions. |
| Filing number | Filing number and filing year | For a newly filed matter that has no registration number yet. |
The portal also lets you search by act and section. Search options can change, so check the live form.
04Bombay High Court benches and territorial jurisdiction
The Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The court sits at the principal seat in Mumbai and at other benches, so you must pick the right one when you search.
| Bench | Where | What to know when searching |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Seat, Bombay | Mumbai | Also hears the Original Side. Covers Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Raigad and other districts, and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. |
| Nagpur Bench | Nagpur | Covers the Vidarbha districts, such as Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Wardha, Chandrapur and Bhandara. |
| Aurangabad Bench | Aurangabad (now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) | Covers the Marathwada region. Search under the bench name shown on the portal. |
| Bench at Goa | Panaji | Hears matters from the State of Goa. |
| Kolhapur Bench | Kolhapur | Started sittings on 18 August 2025. Covers Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. |
Mumbai is also searched as the Mumbai High Court. It is the same court as the Bombay High Court. Searches for Nagpur, Aurangabad or Goa status are all done under the High Court of Bombay with the right bench selected.
05What the status words mean
The status field is short, but each word tells you something different.
- Pending: the case is still alive. It has not been finally decided.
- Disposed: the case has ended with a final order, a withdrawal or a dismissal. Check the order for the exact result.
- Listed: the case is on the cause list for a particular date and court room.
- For orders: the arguments are done on that point and the court will pass an order. It may be a short order or a date to be given.
- Reserved: the court has heard the matter and kept the judgment for later. There is no fixed date, so you must keep checking.
The next hearing date on the portal is the date the case is expected before the court. It can still move if the court does not take up the matter. For daily listing, see our guide to the Bombay High Court cause list.
06Why status checks go wrong
Most failed searches come from a few small mistakes.
- Wrong bench. A Nagpur case will not appear if you select the principal seat.
- Wrong case type or year. The case type code must match the filing.
- Name spelling. Indian names have many spellings. A search for one spelling can miss the case filed under another.
- Manual repeat. The portal shows status only when you look. If you have many matters, you must check each one again and again, and you can miss a reserved judgment or a sudden listing.
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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 status checks, Claw covers 9,102 courts, benches and forums, including the Bombay High Court. You search by party name or by number, and Claw tracks the matter for you with hearing and order alerts. Search results come in under 5 seconds. Claw also holds more than 30 crore judgments, with High Court judgments from 1990, so you can read similar rulings from the same place. Its name search is tolerant to spelling variants, which helps with Indian names.
Create a free Claw account and track Bombay High Court matters by party name or number, with hearing and order alerts. A free account is needed to run status search. Claw has a free plan for individual advocates. For research on past rulings, see case search at the Bombay High Court.
The official portal remains the court’s own record, so always confirm important dates there.
08Sources and further reading
- eCourts High Court Services: hcservices.ecourts.gov.in
- Bombay High Court (official): bombayhighcourt.nic.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified October 2026. Portal menus and bench arrangements can change, so confirm on the official sites.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check Bombay High Court case status online?
Go to the eCourts High Court Services portal or bombayhighcourt.nic.in, open Case Status, select the High Court of Bombay and the bench, and search by case number, CNR or party name. Click View to see the history and next date.
Is the Mumbai High Court the same as the Bombay High Court?
Yes. Mumbai High Court is the common name for the Bombay High Court. On the official portals it appears as the High Court of Bombay, so search under Bombay.
Can I check Nagpur, Aurangabad or Goa bench status?
Yes. These benches are part of the Bombay High Court. Select the High Court of Bombay and then pick the right bench before you search.
Can I search Bombay High Court status by party name?
Yes. Enter at least 3 characters of the party name and the year on the portal. In Claw you can also search by party name and get hearing and order alerts, after creating a free account.
Is checking case status free?
The official portals are free. Claw status search needs a free account, and Claw has a free plan for individual advocates. Plans for teams and enterprises are paid.
What does reserved mean in the status?
Reserved means the court has heard the matter and kept its judgment for later, with no fixed date. Keep checking the case or set up alerts so you do not miss the order.