Namaste, Sir, a neighbour of ours received a notice because he didn’t show up in court when the plaintiff did. He’s asking us for advice. We want to know if we can find out what the case is about just by knowing the original suit number. Can we access the details of the case without a lawyer? We’ve heard about something called a ‘caveat’. Do we need that to know what the plaintiff is claiming against us?

In India, accessing court records, including case details, can be done by anyone, but it requires specific procedures and documentation. You’ll need the suit number and to file a formal application with the court. You can find information about the plaintiff’s claim in the case records. A caveat is a legal process to prevent a decree being passed against you without your knowledge, but it is not necessary to simply understand the nature of the case against your neighbor.