The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it incredibly convenient to check the status of your pending or disposed case from the comfort of your home or office. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do so, along with different ways to search.
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Finding Your Case Status
There are two primary ways to find your case information on the High Court website:
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Official High Court of Punjab and Haryana Website
- Visit the High Court website: https://highcourtchd.gov.in/
- Navigate to the “Case Information” section on the homepage.
- Select “Case Status” from the options presented.
- Here, you see several ways to search for your case:
- Case Number: If you have this, it’s the most direct search method.
- Party Name: Search using the petitioner or respondent’s name.
- Advocate Name: If you know your lawyer’s name, you can search with it.
- FIR Number: Use the FIR number if the case is criminal in nature.
- Other Options: You may also see options for searching by district, date, and more.
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National Government Services Portal
- Go to the portal: https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/search-case-status-of-high-court-of-punjab-and-haryana-online-1
- Use similar search parameters as those listed for the High Court website.
Understanding Your Case Status Information
Once you’ve found your case on the High Court website, you’ll see the following information:
- Case Number: The unique identifier assigned to your case
- Case Type: Civil, Criminal, etc.
- Filing Date: The date your case was registered with the court
- Registration Number: Another reference number for your case
- CNR Number: A unique number assigned by the Indian judicial system
- Party Names: The names of the petitioner(s) and respondent(s)
- Advocate Names: The names of lawyers involved in the case
- Current Status: Pending, Disposed, etc.
- Next Hearing Date: If your case is pending, the next scheduled court date
- Judgements/Final Orders: Links to any judgements or final orders, if available
Additional Resources for Tracking Case Status
| Resource Name | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab and Haryana High Court Mobile App | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phhc&hl=en_US | Offers features like case status, cause list, and judgments |
| District Court Chandigarh | https://chandigarh.dcourts.gov.in/case-status-search-by-case-number/ | Useful for cases within the Chandigarh jurisdiction |
Final Remarks
Checking your case status online is a simple way to stay updated throughout the legal process. Make sure to bookmark the High Court website or the National Government Services Portal if you need to regularly access case updates.
FAQs
- Can I get a certified copy of my case judgment online?
- Check the High Court website for e-copy or inspection information. The process may vary.
- What’s the difference between ‘pending’ and ‘disposed’ case status?
- Pending means your case is ongoing. Disposed means a final decision has been made.
- I can’t find my case online; what should I do?
- Double-check your information. If it’s still not there, contact the High Court for assistance.