Court Preparation — KanoonPilot

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Original summons/notice/order
Plus 2 photocopies

Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)

Vakalatnama (if you have a lawyer)

All supporting evidence and documents
Contracts, receipts, photographs, correspondence, etc.

Previous court orders (if any)

Case number / CNR number noted

Check case status on eCourts — Confirm hearing date hasn't changed

Know which court room number — Check notice or call court clerk

Dress code: Wear formal/respectful clothing — No shorts, no slippers

Arrive at least 30 minutes early — Security check + finding courtroom

Carry pen and paper for notes

Mobile phone on silent (photography not allowed)

Stand up when the judge enters or addresses you. Address the judge as 'Your Honour' (District Court) or 'My Lord/My Lady' (High Court/Supreme Court).

Your case may not be called immediately — be patient. Cases are listed in a 'cause list' order.

Speak only when asked. Do not interrupt the judge or opposing party.

If you don't understand something, politely ask for clarification or ask your lawyer.

Note down the next hearing date before leaving the courtroom.

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