NCLT Cause List Guide
How to check the daily cause list for NCLT benches
The Cause List is a daily schedule published by each NCLT bench listing all cases to be heard on a particular day. It contains the case number, parties' names, the bench/court room number, and the item number. Checking the cause list before your hearing date is essential to confirm your case is listed and to know the court room assignment.
How to Check the NCLT Cause List Online
- 1Visit the official NCLT website
Go to nclt.gov.in - 2Navigate to "Cause List"
Click on the "Cause List" link in the main menu or homepage - 3Select your bench
Choose the relevant NCLT bench (e.g., Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi) - 4Choose the court and date
Select the court number and the date of hearing - 5Download the PDF
The cause list is usually published as a downloadable PDF
Key Information in a Cause List
- Item Number: The sequence in which cases will be called
- Case Number / CP / CA: Company Petition (CP) or Company Application (CA) number
- Parties: Petitioner vs. Respondent names
- Advocate / Practitioner Name: Authorized representative appearing for each party
- Section: Statutory provision under which the application was filed (e.g., Section 7 IBC, Section 9 IBC)
- Purpose: Purpose of listing — admission, hearing, orders, or compliance
Direct Links to Official NCLT Bench Portals
Tip: Check Supplementary Cause ListsSupplementary cause lists are often published the morning of the hearing date for urgent or newly listed matters.