MACT Case Status: How to Check a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Case Online (2026)
A plain step-by-step guide to checking a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal case online, what each status word means, and what happens after the award.
How-To · Case Status
After a road accident, a compensation claim can sit before a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for years, and families and lawyers often do not know the current stage or the next date. To check a MACT case status online, open the district court eCourts services portal and search by CNR number, case number or party name. This guide shows each step, the other ways to check, and what the status words mean. It was last verified in October 2026.
- Where to check: the district court eCourts services portal, under Case Status, using the CNR, case number or party name.
- What a MACT does: decides motor accident compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
- Appeal: to the High Court, generally within 90 days of the award (Section 173).
- For many claims: use alerts, such as Claw tracking by party name with hearing and order alerts.
01Why MACT status is hard to find
A MACT claim is slow, and the person who needs the information is often not a lawyer. Three things make the status hard to find.
The tribunal is not a separate website
Most people look for a single national site for accident claims. There is none. MACTs sit within the district judiciary, so their status is found through the district court records, not through a tribunal portal of their own.
You need exact details
A search can fail if the party name is spelt differently, the year is wrong or the wrong court complex is chosen. Accident claims often name an individual, an owner and an insurer, so one claim can be filed under several names.
Dates change often
Evidence, insurer replies and medical records push hearings forward. A date you noted last month may be out of date today. Checking once is not enough, you need to check after every hearing.
Who this guide is for
Claimants and families, advocates for either side, and insurer legal teams. If you instead want to see which cases are listed in a High Court on a given day, see how to check a High Court cause list.
02What a MACT does and who files
A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal decides compensation claims for injury, death or property damage caused by a motor vehicle. It works under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Who files a claim
- An injured person.
- The legal representatives of a person who died in the accident.
- The owner of damaged property, in some cases.
Who the claim is against
Usually the driver, the vehicle owner and the insurance company. The insurer often defends the claim, because it may have to pay the award.
What the tribunal decides
It decides whether the accident happened through the use of the vehicle, who is liable, and how much compensation is fair. It then passes an award, and it can also order interim relief in some cases.
A MACT claim has no portal of its own. You find its status through the district court records, using the CNR, the case number or the party names.
03Step-by-step: how to check a MACT case status online
The official route is free and open at any time. Follow these steps.
- Collect your details. Keep the claim petition number and year, the CNR if you have it, the party names, and the district.
- Open the eCourts services portal. Go to services.ecourts.gov.in and choose Case Status.
- Select the state, district and court complex. Pick the court that hears motor accident claims in that district.
- Search. Use the CNR number if you have it. If not, search by case type and number, or by party name, and enter the captcha.
- Open the case record. Read the stage, the next hearing date, the order history and any award.
- Note the next date. Save it, and check again after each hearing.
The CNR is a 16 character code given to a case filed in a district court. It is the most reliable way to find one claim, because it avoids confusion over similar names and numbers.
If the search shows nothing, check the spelling, try a shorter party name, try another court complex in the same district, and confirm the filing year.
04All the methods compared
The eCourts portal is not the only way. Here is how the options differ for a MACT claim.
| Method | What you need | Cost | Alerts | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCourts services portal | CNR, case number or party name | Free | No, you must check again | A quick one-off check |
| eCourts mobile app | Same details, saved cases | Free | Some reminders for saved cases | Following a few cases from a phone |
| District court website or notice board | Case number and date | Free | No | Daily lists and court notices |
| Your advocate or the court registry | Case number | Fee or free | Depends on the person | Certified orders and exact next steps |
| Case management software (such as Claw) | Party name or case details | Paid, with a free plan for individuals on some tools | Yes, hearing and order alerts | Advocates and legal teams with many claims |
For one claim you follow yourself, the free portal is enough. For many claims, the main problem is remembering to check, which is where alerts help.
05Status glossary: what the words mean
The case record uses short terms. These are the common ones for a MACT claim.
| Term | Plain meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | The claim is still before the tribunal and has not been decided. |
| Disposed | The claim has been decided or closed. Check the order to see how. |
| Issues framed | The tribunal has listed the questions it must decide, such as liability and amount. |
| Claimant evidence | The claimant side is leading its witnesses and documents. |
| Respondent evidence | The driver, owner or insurer is leading its evidence. |
| Arguments | Both sides are making final submissions before the award. |
| Award reserved or for orders | Hearing is over and the tribunal will announce its award. |
| Award passed | The tribunal has decided the compensation. The order sets the amount, interest and who must pay. |
| Execution | Steps to recover the awarded sum, if it has not been paid. |
| Appeal filed | A party has challenged the award in the High Court. |
Stage names differ slightly between districts, so read the full order history when a term is unclear.
06After the award: the appeal route to the High Court
A person unhappy with a MACT award can appeal to the High Court. This is the route under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Time limit: an appeal is generally filed within 90 days of the award. The High Court can allow a late appeal if there is sufficient reason for the delay.
- Deposit: a party that has to pay under the award must usually deposit part of it with the High Court before the appeal is heard. Ask your advocate for the exact current amount.
- Where to check: once an appeal is filed, its status is on the High Court records, not the district court. A High Court appeal against a MACT award is often called a First Appeal or a Motor Accident Claims Appeal, and the name can differ by court.
Keep the award date. The 90 days start from it, and missing the window can be costly. For tracking the appeal day to day, you can also read the High Court listing, as explained in our cause list guide.
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.
The eCourts portal is the right place to check one MACT claim. It becomes a chore when you handle dozens, because you must search each one again after every hearing. Claw tracks MACT matters by party name, so you do not need to hunt for each case, and it sends hearing and compensation order alerts by WhatsApp and email. Claw case management tracks 9,102 forums, including district courts and tribunals. Its AI case search returns results in under 5 seconds, but that speed is for judgement search, not for live status.
Claw has a free plan for individual advocates. Teams and enterprises are on paid plans, so it is worth a trial only if you have enough claims to justify it. To see how case tracking works for claim teams, read motor accident claims case management. Insurers can also see insurance litigation management software. For another kind of district court matter, see IP cases in district and commercial courts.
08Sources and further reading
- eCourts Services (case status): services.ecourts.gov.in
- eCourts project: ecourts.gov.in
- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (India Code): indiacode.nic.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified October 2026. Portal layouts and rules change, so confirm the details on the official sites and with your advocate. This guide is general information, not legal advice.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check MACT case status online?
Open the eCourts services portal, choose Case Status, select the state, district and court complex, then search by CNR number, case number or party name. Open the record to see the stage and next hearing date.
Can I check a MACT case by party name?
Yes, in most cases you can search by party name on the district court Case Status search. Spelling matters, so try short or alternate names. Claw also tracks MACT matters by party name and sends hearing and order alerts.
What is a CNR number?
A CNR is a 16 character code given to a case filed in a district court. It is the quickest and most exact way to find one claim, and it is usually printed on the case papers.
Where do I appeal against a MACT award?
You appeal to the High Court under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, generally within 90 days of the award. A party that must pay may need to deposit part of the award first. Confirm the details with your advocate.
Why is my MACT case not showing online?
The usual reasons are a wrong court complex, a different spelling of the party name, or a wrong year. Try the CNR, check the filing year and search again. If it still fails, ask the court registry or your advocate.
Is checking case status free?
Yes. The eCourts portal is free to use. Paid tools such as Claw add alerts and tracking across many cases, and Claw has a free plan for individual advocates, with paid plans for teams and enterprises.