Open the official Delhi High Court Display Board during court sitting hours (10:30 AM to 4:30 PM). Compare your matter's serial number against the active item shown for your designated courtroom or Division Bench.
What is the Delhi High Court Display Board?
For advocates appearing before the Delhi High Court (Sher Shah Road), the daily cause list tells you which courtroom your matter is listed in and its designated serial number.
However, once court proceedings begin at 10:30 AM, the Live Display Board becomes the single most critical screen in every litigation chamber. It displays real-time item numbers being taken up across Courtroom 1 (Hon'ble Chief Justice's Court) through all Single and Division Benches.
Checking the display board allows litigators, arguing counsel, and briefing advocates to time their arrival at courtrooms, monitor pass-overs, and coordinate virtual appearances without waiting idly inside crowded corridors.
How to Check the Official DHC Display Board
- Open the official Delhi High Court Display Board directly during court hours.
- Locate your designated Court Number or Hon'ble Judge / Bench Name.
- Check the Item Number displayed: * Fresh / Supplementary Matters: Often taken up at the start of the morning session (10:30 AM). * Regular / After Notice Matters: Typically heard after urgent matters and mentions are disposed of. * Pass-Over Matters: If counsel requests a pass-over, the court marks the item and usually takes it up at the conclusion of the board or after lunch (2:00 PM onwards).
- Verify whether the bench is on lunch recess (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM) or rising for chamber work.
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Display Board vs. Cause List: Understanding the Difference
Many junior advocates confuse the scheduled cause list with the live display board. Here is how they interact during a hearing day:
| Feature | Daily Cause List | Live Display Board |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Lists scheduled matters and serial numbers | Shows which matter is currently inside the court |
| Availability | Published the previous evening (Advance / Main list) | Active strictly during court hours (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM) |
| Pass-Over Status | Does not show real-time changes | Reflects pass-overs, next calls, and adjourned blocks |
| Official Source | DHC Cause Lists | DHC Display Board |
4 Practical Rules for High Court Hearing Days
1. Monitor Supplementary and Revision Lists
The main cause list does not always contain last-minute listings. Always check the Supplementary Cause List (usually published by 9:30 PM the prior night or 9:00 AM the morning of the hearing) for urgent listings, interim relief applications, or bail matters.
2. Verify Hybrid / Virtual Court (VC) Room Links
The Delhi High Court operates active hybrid hearing facilities. Do not rely on forwarded WhatsApp links. Verify the official Cisco Webex meeting room number and password directly from the top banner of the official bench cause list or the DHC Video Conferencing Portal.
3. Check Judicial Rosters and Substitute Benches
If a designated Hon'ble Judge is on leave, matters are typically assigned to a Link Bench or adjourned by notification. Check the official Judges Roster to avoid unnecessary waiting at an unassigned courtroom.
4. Download and Inspect Daily Orders Same Evening
A listing on the display board only proves the matter was called. To confirm the next date of hearing (NDOH), compliance directions, or notice issuances, download the signed daily order. See our detailed guide on how to download court order PDFs.