Search and Filter Your Case Docket
Find any case instantly using filters for court, judge, case type, status, and hearing dates.
Last updated: April 2026
Never Lose Track of a Case Again
When you handle dozens of matters across multiple courts, finding the right case quickly isn't a luxury — it's essential. Advocate CMS gives you powerful search and filtering.
Quick Search
Type anywhere on your dashboard to activate the search bar. Search works across:
- Case numbers
- Party names (petitioner and respondent)
- Case titles
- Client names
- Notes and remarks
Filters Available
Refine results using the filter panel:
By Court
Filter by Supreme Court, High Court, District Court, Tribunal, or any court you've added.
By Status
- Active — cases currently being heard
- Adjourned — cases moved to a future date
- Concluded — matters disposed of
- Archived — closed but accessible for reference
By Case Type
Civil, criminal, tax, constitutional, writ, appeal — filter by matter category.
Upcoming Hearings
Only show cases with hearings in the next 7 days, next 30 days, or custom range.
Saved Views
If you regularly need the same filter combination:
1. Apply your filters
2. Click **Save View**
3. Name it (e.g., "My District Court Hearings This Week")
4. Access it anytime from the saved views dropdown
Sorting
Sort by hearing date (soonest first), case number, or last updated time.
Pro Tips
- Combine multiple filters — e.g., "Delhi High Court + criminal + active"
- Use date filters to prepare your weekly hearing list
- Saved views reduce daily navigation time significantly
Next Steps
- [Managing hearing dates and reminders](https://adcms.hikmotic.com/help-center/managing-hearing-dates-reminders)
- [Add and manage cases](https://adcms.hikmotic.com/help-center/how-to-add-and-manage-cases)
- [Contact support](https://adcms.hikmotic.com/contact) with questions