The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land and the final court of appeal. This page brings together its key details and the official portals our clients most often need. All links go to official Government of India or Supreme Court websites.
At a glance
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Established | 26 January 1950 |
| Seat | New Delhi |
| Composition | The Chief Justice of India and up to 33 other Judges (sanctioned strength of 34) |
| Language | English |
| Address | Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi – 110001 |
| Official website | sci.gov.in |
Jurisdiction
| Type | Constitutional basis | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Original | Article 131 | Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, or between States. |
| Writ | Article 32 | Enforcement of fundamental rights, by writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto. |
| Appellate – constitutional | Article 132 | Appeals from a High Court where a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution arises. |
| Appellate – civil | Article 133 | Appeals from a High Court in civil proceedings involving a substantial question of law of general importance. |
| Appellate – criminal | Article 134 | Appeals from a High Court in specified criminal matters, including certain cases where a death sentence has been imposed. |
| Special leave | Article 136 | Discretionary leave to appeal from any judgment or order of any court or tribunal in India, except courts martial. |
| Advisory | Article 143 | Opinions on questions of law or fact of public importance referred by the President. |
| Review | Article 137 | Review of its own judgments and orders. |
Official online services
| Service | What it is for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court of India | The Court's main website — notices, circulars, roster, registry information and general court news. | sci.gov.in |
| e-Filing | Electronic filing of petitions and documents by advocates and parties-in-person. | efiling.sci.gov.in |
| Digital Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) | Free, searchable access to reported judgments of the Supreme Court. | digiscr.sci.gov.in |
| National Judicial Data Grid | Pendency and disposal statistics across the Supreme Court, High Courts and district courts. | njdg.ecourts.gov.in |
| Supreme Court Legal Services Committee | Free legal aid and representation before the Supreme Court for eligible persons. | sclsc.gov.in |
| eCourts Services | Case status, cause lists and orders across Indian courts, including mobile apps. | ecourts.gov.in |
| Department of Justice — High Courts | Directory of every High Court in India with links to their official websites. | doj.gov.in |
How we can help
We advise on and appear in matters before the Supreme Court, including special leave petitions, appeals and writ petitions. If you are considering an appeal, the limitation periods are short — speak to us early.
This page is provided for general information. Court procedures and portal addresses change from time to time; always confirm current requirements with the Registry or your advocate.
Last updated: 03 Aug 2026