Court
District Court, Bareilly
Civil Court, Treasury Road, Bareilly Kacheri, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243001
The District Court at Bareilly, known locally as Bareilly Kacheri, sits on Treasury Road and houses the District and Sessions Judge, the Civil Judges, the Judicial and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrates, and the Family Court. It is the court of first instance for almost all civil and criminal matters arising in Bareilly district. This chamber is at Chamber Number 4A within the Civil Court complex.
What sits at Bareilly Kacheri
The District Court complex on Treasury Road is the seat of the district judiciary for Bareilly. The courts within it, in broad terms:
| Court | Principally hears |
|---|---|
| District and Sessions Judge | Sessions trials, criminal appeals and revisions, bail in serious offences, civil appeals |
| Additional District and Sessions Judges | Sessions matters and appeals assigned by the District Judge |
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | Civil suits above the pecuniary limit of the Junior Division |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | Civil suits within the prescribed pecuniary limit |
| Chief Judicial Magistrate / ACJM | Criminal cases triable by a Magistrate, committal proceedings |
| Judicial Magistrates | Summons and warrant cases, remand and bail in bailable offences |
| Family Court | Divorce, maintenance, custody and guardianship |
| Motor Accident Claims Tribunal | Claims arising from road accidents |
Appeals and revisions from this court lie to the Allahabad High Court at Prayagraj.
Checking a case
Case status, cause lists and orders for Bareilly are available through the eCourts district portal and the eCourts Services mobile application. A case can be searched by case number, filing number, party name, advocate name or FIR number.
It is worth recording the CNR number — a sixteen-character code unique to each case — because it identifies a case unambiguously across the system even after transfers or renumbering.
Practical notes for visitors
- The complex is busiest in the morning, when most boards are taken up.
- Bring photo identity. Certified copies are obtained from the copying department, and take time; apply early rather than on the date of hearing.
- Court fee is payable on plaints, applications and certain petitions, in the manner prescribed under the Court Fees Act as applicable in Uttar Pradesh.
- The chamber is at Chamber Number 4A within the Civil Court complex. Telephone before visiting so that a time can be fixed — hearings mean the chamber is not always attended.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bareilly Kacheri located?
The District Court complex is on Treasury Road in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243001, and is referred to locally as Bareilly Kacheri. It houses the District and Sessions Court, the civil courts, the magistrates' courts and the Family Court. This chamber is Chamber Number 4A within the complex.
How do I check the status of a case at Bareilly court?
Case status can be checked on the eCourts services portal at districts.ecourts.gov.in/bareilly, or through the eCourts Services mobile application, using the case number, the filing number, the party name or the advocate's name. Cause lists for the next working day are published on the same portal.
What are the working hours of the Bareilly District Court?
District courts in Uttar Pradesh ordinarily sit from about 10:00 AM, with a recess in the afternoon, and rise in the evening, Monday to Saturday, subject to the court calendar and gazetted holidays. Second Saturdays and Sundays are generally holidays. Confirm listings on the cause list, as timings for a particular court can vary.
Which court do I go to for a divorce case in Bareilly?
Matrimonial petitions from Bareilly district are filed before the Family Court at Bareilly, situated within the District Court complex. Applications under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act are filed before the Magistrate. Maintenance applications under Section 144 BNSS also go before the Magistrate.
What should I bring when coming to court for the first time?
Bring every document relating to the matter — the FIR or complaint, any notice or summons received, previous orders, agreements or deeds, and photo identity proof. If a case is already filed, bring the case number. Come with the complete papers rather than a partial set, as the position cannot be assessed accurately from incomplete documents.