AFT Lucknow Case Status: How to Check Online (2026)
How to check Armed Forces Tribunal Lucknow case status online, which numbers to use, what the bench covers, and what each status word means. Last verified October 2026.
Court Status · AFT Lucknow
You have an Original Application pending before the Armed Forces Tribunal in Lucknow, and you need to know the next date, or whether an order has come. To check AFT Lucknow case status, open the official Lucknow bench website, use the case status section, and search by OA number and year. You can also check it in Claw by party name, after you create a free account.
- Best method: OA number and year on the official Lucknow bench site.
- Other methods: diary number, case number, or party name.
- Bench: AFT Regional Bench Lucknow, working since 9 November 2009, service matters of armed-forces personnel.
- In Claw: create a free account and search by party name or number, with alerts.
01Why AFT status checks go wrong
Most people checking the Lucknow bench are serving or retired armed-forces personnel, or their families, and their advocates. The cases are service matters: pension, disability benefit, promotion, discharge and similar disputes. These cases can run for a long time, so you may check status many times.
The OA number is easy to get wrong
An Original Application is filed with a number and a year. If you type the wrong year, or pick the wrong case type, the portal shows no record. Many people think the case is lost when they have only mistyped it.
Several bench sites, one name
The Armed Forces Tribunal has a principal bench in Delhi and regional benches in other cities. Each bench has its own listing. Checking the Delhi site for a Lucknow case will not help.
The status word is not always clear
A case can show as listed, reserved, or for orders. Without knowing what these mean, it is hard to know if you must appear or wait.
Related
For courts across India, see our guide to case search across Indian courts. For the tribunal system as a whole, see the Armed Forces Tribunal case search guide.
02How to check AFT Lucknow case status on the official portal
The Lucknow bench has its own official website. Follow these steps. The menu names can change, so use the closest option if the wording differs.
- Open the Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Lucknow website.
- Go to the case status or case search section.
- Pick your search method: OA number and year, diary number, case number, or party name.
- Select the case type. Most fresh service disputes are Original Applications (OA).
- Enter the number and year exactly as on your filing receipt or order.
- Fill the captcha if shown, then submit.
- Open the result to read the next date, the last order and the status.
Keep your filing receipt handy. It carries the diary number, and later the registered OA number, which is the number that works best for searching.
03Four ways to search a Lucknow AFT case
Lead with the OA number. It is the most exact. Use the others when you do not have it.
| Method | What you enter | When it works best | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| OA number | Case type OA, number and year | Best and fastest when the case is registered | Wrong year or wrong type shows no result |
| Diary number | Diary number and year from the filing receipt | Just after filing, before the OA number is given | Diary number is replaced by the OA number later |
| Case number | Full case number for other types, such as a miscellaneous application or execution | Follow-up applications in a main case | Each application has its own number |
| Party name | Name of the applicant or respondent | You lost the number | Many service personnel share common names; spellings differ, so add year or rank details |
A tip for service cases: the respondent is almost always the Union of India through a ministry or a service headquarters, so searching by the respondent name gives too many results. Search by the applicant name instead.
04What the Lucknow bench covers
The Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench, Lucknow began work on 9 November 2009. It hears service matters of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel, and appeals against court martial decisions.
Its territorial jurisdiction is reported to cover Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring central states, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Some sources also list Uttarakhand. Check the latest notification if your case depends on it.
The Lucknow bench is also reported to sit in more than one court room, which means your case may be listed before a different bench than another case on the same day.
Cause list
The daily cause list shows which cases are listed that day. If you are asking for the Lucknow cause list, look for it on the bench website, and match your OA number against it. Do not rely on a friend’s message about the date alone.
05Status words explained
These words appear often in tribunal records. Meanings are the common ones used in Indian courts.
| Status | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case is open and not yet decided. | Track the next date. |
| Listed | The case is on the cause list for a given date. | Be ready to appear on that date. |
| For orders | Arguments are over or the matter is up for a direction, and an order is expected. | Check for the order after the date. |
| Reserved | The bench has heard the case and will give judgment later. | Watch the portal and your alerts. |
| Adjourned | The hearing was moved to a new date. | Note the new date. |
| Disposed | The case is decided or closed. | Download the final order and check the time to appeal. |
After a final order, an appeal may lie to the Supreme Court. Time limits apply, so ask your advocate quickly.
06Where Claw fits
Claw is an all-in-one legaltech platform for Indian advocates, law firms, and corporate legal teams, combining AI-based case search, an AI legal assistant (Legal GPT), case management, and compliance automation across all Indian courts and tribunals.
For AFT Lucknow, Claw saves the repeat work. It is part of Claw’s 9,102 forums, and its search covers 30 crore+ judgments with results under 5 seconds. Create a free Claw account and search AFT Lucknow by party name or number, with hearing and order alerts. A free account is needed for status search. Claw has a free plan for individual advocates.
For other ways to track, see how to check case status by party name, a similar tribunal guide on ITAT appeal status by PAN, and our review of case tracking software in India.
07Sources and further reading
- AFT Regional Bench, Lucknow: aftlko.up.nic.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
Last verified October 2026. Portal menus and bench details can change, so confirm on the official site.
08Frequently asked questions
How do I check AFT Lucknow case status online?
Open the official Lucknow bench website, go to the case status section, and search by OA number and year. You can also create a free Claw account and search AFT Lucknow by party name or number, with hearing and order alerts.
Which states does the AFT Lucknow bench cover?
It is reported to cover Uttar Pradesh and nearby central states such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Some sources also list Uttarakhand, so confirm with the official notification.
Can I search by party name?
Yes, on many systems you can. In Claw you can search AFT Lucknow by party name after creating a free account. Add the year to narrow results.
What does for orders mean?
It means the matter is listed for an order or direction, and the bench is expected to pass an order. Check the portal after the date.
Do I need an account to check status in Claw?
Yes. Status search in Claw needs a free account. The free plan is for individual advocates.
What is the difference between diary number and OA number?
The diary number is given at filing. The OA number is given after the application is registered. Use the OA number once you have it.