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Add your first case

This guide walks you through creating a case, adding a hearing, and verifying everything is set up correctly.

1 Open the Cases page

Click Cases in the sidebar. On a fresh workspace you will see an empty list with a New Case button in the top right corner.

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Cases list page

The Cases page — click New Case to begin

2 Fill in the required fields

The New Case form requires three fields:

  • Case Number — e.g., CS/1234/2024. Select a court first and the prefix fills automatically.
  • Title — a short description of the matter, e.g., “Gupta vs. State of Delhi”
  • Client Name — the name of your client in this matter

Optional fields: filing date, next hearing date, case type, opposing party.

3 Click Create Case

Click Create Case. You land on the Case Detail page, which has tabs for Overview, Hearings, Tasks, Documents, Legal Proceedings, and Finances.

4 Add your first hearing

On the Case Detail page, click the Hearings tab, then Add Hearing. Enter:

  • Date — the hearing date
  • Court — the court where the hearing is scheduled
  • Purpose — e.g., “Arguments”, “Evidence”, “Judgment”

Click Save Hearing. The hearing appears on the Hearings tab and on the Calendar.

You’re all set. Your first case is live with a hearing tracked. Next: Case list & filters to learn how to manage multiple cases efficiently.