Written by the eCourtsIndia team (Sunny Mittal, marketing lead). We make eCourtsIndia, so we list it first. The official tribunal portals are the authoritative source for every tribunal record, and we say where each one is the better choice.

India has more than a dozen national tribunals, and each one runs its own website. If you track a debt recovery matter, a tax appeal and a service dispute at the same time, that means three portals, three search forms and three ways of writing a case number. This post compares the main free ways to check tribunal case status in 2026.

The options

1. eCourtsIndia (ecourtsindia.com) – one search across the Supreme Court, 25 High Courts, district courts and tribunals. Free to start. Search by party name, case number or CNR, and set WhatsApp or email alerts for new orders and hearing dates.
2. DRT / DRAT portal (drt.gov.in) – the official site for the Debt Recovery Tribunals and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals.
3. NGT portal (greentribunal.gov.in) – the official site of the National Green Tribunal.
4. CAT portal (cgat.gov.in) – the official site of the Central Administrative Tribunal.
5. CESTAT portal (cestat.gov.in) – the official site of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal.

Comparison table

Which one should you use?

• You follow matters in several forums (for example a bank's DRT cases plus its consumer cases): a single search on eCourtsIndia saves time. Our guides cover DRT and DRAT status, CAT status, NGT status and ITAT and CESTAT status.
• You need a certified copy or the official cause list for a filing: use the tribunal's own portal. It is the source of record, and eCourtsIndia data comes from these public records.
• You only have one matter in one tribunal: the official portal is free and is all you need. eCourtsIndia adds value mainly through alerts and cross-forum search.
• You build software: eCourtsIndia has a REST API and an MCP server; the official portals are built for people, not programs.

FAQ

Is eCourtsIndia an official government site? No. eCourtsIndia is a private platform that aggregates public court and tribunal records. For official records, use the tribunal's own portal or ecourts.gov.in.

Can I search tribunal cases by party name? Yes. On eCourtsIndia you can search by a person's or company's name across forums. Most official portals let you search by party within that one tribunal.

How many Debt Recovery Tribunals are there? There are 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs. Our DRT guide lists them with search tips.

Does eCourtsIndia cover the Armed Forces Tribunal and the Railway Claims Tribunal? Yes. See our AFT guide (40,000+ decided AFT judgments) and RCT guide.

Is it legal advice? No. Case data is for information and research. Speak to an advocate about your matter.

Written by the JurisGrid team (JurisGrid is maintained by the eCourtsIndia team). Every company named below is listed on JurisGrid with a link to its own website; descriptions are short summaries, so check each company's site for current products and pricing. Spotted an error or a missing startup? Listing requests are free.

Indian legal technology is no longer one market. Court data, AI drafting, contract management, online dispute resolution, e-signatures, collections and compliance are separate businesses with different buyers. JurisGrid puts 127 of these companies on one page and sorts them into 12 sectors so that lawyers, founders, investors and researchers can see who is building what.

The 12 sectors at a glance

The biggest sector by count is Legal AI & Drafting (23 companies), followed by Legal Services & Marketplaces (16) and Litigation & Practice Management (14). The smallest is IP Tech (5).

What each sector covers

• Court Data & Legal Research: case records, judgments and search. eCourtsIndia sits at position 1 on the grid as the largest private court data platform (178M+ structured case records across the Supreme Court, High Courts, district courts and tribunals); CaseMine maps precedent relationships; Court Kutchehry offers full-text judgments with editorial notes.
• Legal AI & Drafting: generative and assistive tools for research and drafting, from Adalat AI's voice transcription for court stenographers to research assistants such as BharatLaw.ai and drafting tools such as Draft Bot Pro.
• Contracts (CLM): contract lifecycle software for companies, for example Aavenir (ServiceNow-native CLM) and Contractzy (AI-assisted drafting and negotiation).
• Litigation & Practice Management: case tracking, diaries, billing and client intake for advocates and firms, such as Case Bench (support for NCLT, RERA and High Court matters) and CaseFox.
• Dispute Resolution (ODR): online mediation and arbitration, such as CADRE ODR and CORD.
• E-Sign & Digital Documents: e-signature, e-stamping and onboarding, such as Digio, DrySign and eMudhra (a licensed Certifying Authority).
• Compliance & GRC: labour, tax, secretarial and risk compliance, such as Aparajitha, Clear and CimplyFive.
• Debt Recovery & Collections: collections software with legal-notice workflows for banks and NBFCs, such as Credgenics and DPDzero.
• Verification & Diligence: background checks, KYC and litigation checks, such as AuthBridge and Bureau.
• IP Tech: patent, trademark and copyright services and tools.
• Legal Services & Marketplaces and Legal Education: platforms that connect people with lawyers, and courses and training for law students and professionals.

How to use the grid

1. Open jurisgrid.com and pick a sector filter, or search by name.
2. Each card has a one-line description and a link to the company's own site.
3. Cite the page as "JurisGrid, Indian Legal Tech Startups Directory 2026, https://jurisgrid.com/".

FAQ

How many legal tech startups does JurisGrid list? 127 companies across 12 sectors, on a single page with search and sector filters.

Which sector has the most companies? Legal AI & Drafting, with 23 companies on the grid.

Is a listing on JurisGrid paid? No. Listing requests are free; use the "Submit a startup" link on the site.

Who runs JurisGrid? JurisGrid is maintained by the eCourtsIndia team, which is why eCourtsIndia is shown at position 1. Other companies are listed A to Z.

Does a listing mean JurisGrid recommends a company? No. The grid is a map of who is building what, not a ranking or a review. Check each company's own site before you buy or partner.

Written by the JurisGrid (jurisgrid.com) team. JurisGrid is our product, so we have put it first; we have tried to describe every other product fairly, using only what each company says on its own website (checked 24 October 2026). Features and prices change, so check each site before you decide. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will fix it.

People often ask whether JurisGrid or Tracxn is the better choice. The honest answer is that they are built for different jobs, and many people end up using both. This guide sets out what each one does, where each is stronger, and how to pick for your situation.

The short answer

• Choose JurisGrid if you need to see the whole Indian legal tech landscape on one free page you can cite.
• Choose Tracxn if your priority is funding and investor data at scale.
• If you do both kinds of work, use them side by side: they complement each other more than they compete.

What JurisGrid is

JurisGrid (jurisgrid.com) is the Judicial Grid of India: a single, citable page mapping Indian legal technology companies across 12 sectors, from court data and legal AI to contracts, ODR, e-sign, compliance, verification, IP and legal education. Each listing has a one-line description and links out to the company. Listings are free, any company building legal tech for India can ask to be added, and the grid is maintained by the eCourtsIndia team. It also publishes an llms.txt for AI assistants.

Useful starting points:

• The grid
• About JurisGrid
• FAQ
• llms.txt

What Tracxn is

Tracxn (https://tracxn.com) is a data platform for investors and corporates that tracks companies and sectors; its India legal tech page lists 1,215 startups (Sep 2026). It has built a strong reputation for funding and investor data at scale, and for that job it is a sensible first stop. We do not have access to its internal data, so for coverage numbers, pricing and terms, please read Tracxn's own pages rather than relying on our summary.

Side-by-side comparison

The Tracxn column describes the product as presented on its own website. If anything here is out of date, let us know.

Where Tracxn is the better fit

We would point you to Tracxn when funding and investor data at scale is the core of the task. It is an established product, it is widely used, and its approach suits people whose work is centred on that job. If your team already relies on it, there is little reason to switch just to try something new.

Where JurisGrid is the better fit

JurisGrid is designed for seeing the whole Indian legal tech landscape on one free page you can cite. The difference shows up in day-to-day use: instead of jumping between several sources, you get one page that brings the relevant facts together and tells you where each fact came from. That makes it easier to check the original yourself, which matters whenever money, a deal or a deadline depends on the answer.

What we deliberately built in:

1. One citable page. The whole landscape in one place, easy to reference.
2. Free to read and free to be listed. No paid placement.
3. Readable by AI assistants. An llms.txt file describes the grid.

Common situations

"I need a quick answer before I act." Start with JurisGrid, then follow the source link if the decision is important.

"I need funding and investor data at scale." Start with Tracxn; that is its strength.

"I am researching the market." Use JurisGrid for the map, then a funding database for deal data.

"I am still not sure." Try the same query in both. Ten minutes of side-by-side testing on your own real cases will tell you more than any comparison article, including this one.

How to decide

Ask yourself three questions:

1. What exactly do I need to know or do? Match the job to the tool built for it.
2. How much does the source matter? If you must show where a fact came from, prefer the option that cites sources on the page.
3. What will it cost over a year? Check both sites' current pricing pages; free tiers and paid plans change.

FAQ

How do I get listed on JurisGrid?

Listings are free; any company building legal tech for India can ask to be added.

Who maintains JurisGrid?

The eCourtsIndia team, which also appears on the grid.

Is the grid a ranking?

No. It is a curated map; position does not reflect paid placement.

Is JurisGrid a replacement for Tracxn?

Not always. For funding and investor data at scale, Tracxn remains a good choice. JurisGrid is stronger for seeing the whole Indian legal tech landscape on one free page you can cite. Many users keep both.

Who wrote this comparison?

The JurisGrid team. We have a clear interest in JurisGrid, which is why we cite each product's own website and invite corrections.

Bottom line

Tracxn and JurisGrid solve different problems well. If your need is seeing the whole Indian legal tech landscape on one free page you can cite, JurisGrid is built for it, and you can start here. If your need is funding and investor data at scale, Tracxn is a strong option. Either way, check the original sources before you rely on any result.