Once we file a case in what time frame does case comes up for hearing?

978 votes

First of all, are you contemplating a civil suit or criminal trial? The procedure and process differ for both. In case of a civil suit, you first file your plaint and the matter is then listed before the judge, who issues notices to the defendants and fix a time for further hearing. This process of filing the suit and issuance of notice/summon may roughly take 45 days. If the defendant then appears in court or approaches you to negotiate a settlement, the process may take another 2 months. The same is only an estimate and cannot be accurately calculated. But keeping in mind the relevant factors, I would say roughly around 3-4 months.
If case of a criminal trial, from the filing of the complaint to issue of process would also take a minimum of 4 months. Again, this is only an estimate.
If you give me further details, I can guide you better.
Regards

Advocate Shikhar Khare LawRato

818 votes

The matter will be placed before Hon'ble Magistrate/Judge within on next working day of filing at 2:00 pm in exceptonal cases it may take 2 working days from the date of filing the matter in registry of court except more time is not sought by the litigant or his counsel filing the matter. Generally the summons are issued on date of first hearing if magistrate/judge is convienced/ satisfied that matter con't be dismissed/rejected. You are always free to settle the matter out of court. In cases matter is settled out of court after cognizance taken by court in NI cases certain percent has to be deposoted in court i.e. After notice 10% etc.

Advocate Rohini Kumar LawRato