DRT and DRAT (Debt Recovery Tribunal / Appellate Tribunal) Case Status: How to Check Online by Party Name, Case Number, Diary Number (2026)
Step by step: how to check DRT and DRAT case status on the official portal by party name, case number or diary number, plus every bench, status words explained, and a one-step way to do it in Claw.
Case Status Guide · DRT and DRAT
To check DRT and DRAT case status, open the official portal drt.gov.in, pick your bench, and search by party name, case number or diary number. You can also do the same search across every bench in Claw after you create a free account, with hearing and order alerts. Last verified 6 October 2026.
- Official portal: drt.gov.in. Pick the bench, then search by party name, case number, diary number or advocate name.
- Party name or case number first: these two methods give the fastest, cleanest results.
- 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs: each bench keeps its own listing, so choose the right bench.
- Claw: create a free account to search DRT and DRAT by party name or case number across every bench, with hearing and order alerts.
01How to check DRT and DRAT case status on the official portal
The official source for Debt Recovery Tribunal records is the e-DRT portal at drt.gov.in. It is run by the tribunals themselves, so treat it as the primary source for any live matter. The steps below work for DRT benches and for the DRAT benches.
- Open the portal. Go to drt.gov.in and click the case details (case status) tab on the home page.
- Choose your search type. Pick case number, party name, diary number or advocate name.
- Select the bench. Choose the DRT or DRAT where the matter is pending. This matters because each bench keeps its own listing.
- Fill the fields. For a case number search, choose the case type (OA, SA, appeal) and type the number and year. For a party name search, type the applicant or respondent name and the year. For a diary number search, type the diary number and year.
- Enter the captcha and submit. You will see a list of matching cases.
- Open the case. The case page shows the status, the next date of hearing, and the orders or proceedings recorded so far.
- Check the cause list. On the date of hearing, confirm that the matter is actually listed on that bench.
Start with party name or case number
Searches that name the method convert far better than the generic search, because most people already hold either a case number from a notice or the names of the parties. If you have both, use the case number: it returns one clean result. If you only know the parties, use party name and add the year.
02DRT and DRAT search methods compared
Here is every way to look up a DRT or DRAT matter, what you need in hand, and where to enter it.
| Method | What you need | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By party name | Name of the applicant bank or NBFC, or the borrower or guarantor, the bench, and ideally the year | e-DRT portal (drt.gov.in) case details, party name option. Or Claw, after a free sign up | Best when you do not have the number. Try name variations, short names and old bank names after mergers. |
| By case number | Bench, case type (OA, SA, appeal, RC and so on), case number and year | e-DRT portal case number option. Or Claw, after a free sign up | Gives the cleanest single result. Do not mix up OA and SA numbers on the same loan. |
| By diary number | Diary number given at filing or e-filing, bench and year | e-DRT portal diary number option | Useful soon after filing, before a full case number is assigned. |
| By advocate name | Advocate name, Bar Council enrolment details where asked, and year | e-DRT portal advocate option | Good for tracking your own or the other side’s docket. |
| By bench and date (cause list) | Bench name and hearing date | Bench cause list on the portal | Confirms whether a matter is listed on a given day. |
Which tribunal to search first? Usually the one that covers the place where the loan account is held or the borrower resides or works. If a DRT order was challenged, the appeal sits at the DRAT for that region and carries a separate appeal number.
03All DRT and DRAT benches: where to search
India has 39 Debt Recovery Tribunals and 5 Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals. You pick the bench in the portal drop down, so one page of the portal covers all of them. This table answers the city level questions in one place.
| Bench or city | Tribunal type | How to search it |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (DRT I, II, III) | DRT | Select Delhi bench in the portal, then by case number, party name or diary number |
| Delhi | DRAT | Select the DRAT Delhi option; search by appeal number or party name |
| Mumbai (DRT I, II, III) | DRT | Select the Mumbai bench, then your method |
| Mumbai | DRAT | Select DRAT Mumbai for appeals from Maharashtra and nearby benches |
| Kolkata (DRT I, II, III) | DRT | Select the Kolkata bench, then your method |
| Kolkata | DRAT | Select DRAT Kolkata for appeals from eastern region benches |
| Chennai (DRT I, II, III) | DRT | Select the Chennai bench, then your method |
| Chennai | DRAT | Select DRAT Chennai for appeals from southern region benches |
| Allahabad (Prayagraj) | DRT and DRAT | Select the Allahabad bench; DRAT Allahabad hears appeals from the region |
| Ahmedabad | DRT | Select the Ahmedabad bench, then your method |
| Bengaluru | DRT | Select the Bengaluru bench, then your method |
| Chandigarh | DRT | Select the Chandigarh bench (more than one bench may sit here) |
| Hyderabad | DRT | Select the Hyderabad bench, then your method |
| Jaipur | DRT | Select the Jaipur bench, then your method |
| Lucknow | DRT | Select the Lucknow bench, then your method |
| Pune | DRT | Select the Pune bench, then your method |
| Patna | DRT | Select the Patna bench, then your method |
| Ernakulam (Kochi) | DRT | Select the Ernakulam bench, then your method |
| Guwahati | DRT | Select the Guwahati bench, then your method |
| Nagpur, Aurangabad, Jabalpur, Ranchi, Cuttack, Dehradun, Siliguri, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, Coimbatore and other seats | DRT | Select the bench by name in the portal drop down, then your method |
If you cannot tell which bench has your matter, search by party name on the likely benches one by one, or use Claw to search by party name across every bench at once.
04DRT and DRAT status words explained
The status field on a case page uses short legal words. This is what they usually mean.
| Status word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pending | The case is still alive and has not reached a final order. |
| Disposed | The case has ended with a final order, a withdrawal, a settlement or a dismissal. Open the last order to see how. |
| Listed | The matter is on the cause list for a specific date and bench. |
| For orders | Arguments are done for that stage and the Presiding Officer is to pass an order, which may be given on the same day or on a later date. |
| Reserved | The hearing is complete and the order has been kept aside to be pronounced later. |
| Adjourned | The hearing was moved to another date. Check the next date of hearing. |
Always read the latest order text, not just the one word status, before acting on a recovery or limitation timeline.
05Cause list and next hearing date
A case page gives the next date of hearing, but the cause list tells you whether the matter is really on the board that day and in what order. Open the cause list of the bench for that date on the portal. If a matter is missing, check for a change of bench, a holiday, or the Presiding Officer being on leave, and look again the day before. Banks and law firms with many accounts often keep a daily list of next dates for this reason.
06Check it in one step with Claw
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.
Create a FREE Claw account and search DRT and DRAT (Debt Recovery Tribunal / Appellate Tribunal) by party name or case number across every bench, with hearing and order alerts. Sign up is free, and you need the account before you can run a status search.
- One search, every bench. No need to try benches one by one or solve a captcha each time.
- Alerts. Get hearing date and order updates on WhatsApp and email.
- Scale. Claw covers 9,102 courts, benches and forums, including all 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs, so a bank or NBFC can follow many accounts in one place.
- Order to action. AI auto-compliance reads an order and sets the reminders that follow from it.
The official portal stays the primary source. Claw is the layer above it that saves time. For tools built around portfolio tracking, see the best DRT and DRAT case tracking software in India.
07Why DRT and DRAT search is different from High Court search
DRT and DRAT matters sit outside the regular eCourts system used for district courts and most High Courts. Each bench keeps its own listing, so a search on the Delhi bench will not show a case pending in Chennai. Numbering is also different: matters are filed as an Original Application (OA) under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, or a Securitisation Application (SA) under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, and appeals get their own DRAT number. A CNR number search, which works for regular courts, does not apply here.
DRTs generally take recovery claims of Rs 20 lakh and above. Most matters are banks and NBFCs recovering loans, so a missed order or hearing can hurt a recovery or limitation timeline.
For High Court and Supreme Court searches, see case search across Indian courts. For lending checks before disbursal, see legal due diligence before lending. A similar name matching problem in criminal courts is covered in how to track a Section 138 case by CNR and party name.
Common search problems and fixes
- Wrong bench. Check where the loan account or borrower is located, then try the nearby benches.
- OA and SA mixed up. A recovery case and a SARFAESI challenge on one loan carry different numbers.
- Name variations. Try the short form, the full legal name, and the old bank name after a merger.
- Portal down or slow. Try again later, or use a tracker that keeps its own record of hearing dates.
08Sources and further reading
- Debts Recovery Tribunals portal (e-DRT, official case status): drt.gov.in
- Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance: financialservices.gov.in/drt-drat
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified 6 October 2026. Portal URLs and search fields change from time to time, so confirm the current process on the official site before relying on it for a live matter.
09Frequently asked questions
How do I check DRT case status online?
Go to the official portal drt.gov.in, open the case details tab, choose the bench, and search by case number, party name, diary number or advocate name. Enter the captcha to see the status and next hearing date.
Can I check DRT case status by party name?
Yes. Select the bench, type the applicant or respondent name, and add the year to narrow the list. You can also search by party name across every bench in Claw after creating a free account.
Can I check DRT case status by case number?
Yes. Select the bench, choose the case type such as OA or SA, then enter the case number and year. This usually returns one clear result.
Can I check DRT case status by diary number?
Yes. The diary number is given when a matter is filed or e-filed. Choose the diary number option, select the bench, and enter the number and year.
Is DRT case status free to check?
Yes, the official portal lets you check status without a fee. Claw also lets you search DRT and DRAT by party name or case number, but you need to create a free account first.
Which is the official portal for DRT and DRAT case status?
The official portal is drt.gov.in (the e-DRT portal), run by the Debts Recovery Tribunals under the Ministry of Finance.
How often is DRT case status updated?
It depends on each bench. Status and next dates are usually updated after a hearing or an order is uploaded, which can take a day or more. Check the cause list for the latest listing.
Is DRT case status available on eCourts?
No. DRT and DRAT matters sit outside the regular eCourts network, so use the e-DRT portal or a tracker that covers tribunals.
What is the difference between a DRT and a DRAT?
A DRT hears the original recovery (OA) or SARFAESI (SA) matter. A DRAT hears appeals against DRT orders. There are 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs in India.