Visiting and sight-seeing protocol:
Being the highest legal authority of the nation, it is imperative that visitors maintain proper decorum commensurate with the dignity of the esteemed establishment. Guests are expected to adhere to the following instructions:
The Supreme Court of India is open to the general public from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday except on declared holidays. This is a great opportunity to gain inside access to the grand interiors of the Supreme Court building and admire the majestic structure in its full glory. Pre-planned escorted visits can be arranged, subject to online booking made in advance. The visitors will be accompanied throughout the premises and introduced to parts of historical importance. They will also get a chance to witness the court rooms.
Sightseeing across the grounds usually takes an hour. Visitors are ushered through the majestic courtrooms. They also get a glimpse inside the grandiose Judges' library where entry on other days is particularly restricted. The excursion ends with a tour of the Supreme Court museum.
An official of the Court will be assigned as your tour guide who will elaborate upon the structure of the Indian legal system yet keep you engaged with intriguing examples of decided cases and the historical significance behind the architecture of the building. A short film will be shown to culminate the educational experience.
Every Saturday, two tours can be arranged that commence at the following times:
Dates | Tour Timings |
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Most Saturdays throughout the year (except declared holidays) | 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. |
A group may contain up to 40 people per trip. Online pre-booking is mandatory to reserve a spot.
Due to constraints upon the availability of staff and resources, we cannot assure a tour if less than five individuals pre-book on any given day.
Kindly go to the "Registration" tab under the link "Guided Tour" on the official website of the Supreme Court of India and fill the short online form to confirm reservation. Online booking is subject to confirmation sent through SMS/ email after registration.
No fee is charged for a tour of the Supreme Court, but absolute compliance with the rules and regulations is expected from all visitors.
There is no provision to submit clothes, bags etc. for safekeeping. To avoid inconvenience, it would be best to show up at the Court carrying minimum or no baggage. All visitors will be subjected to a security search upon arrival.
Photography is not allowed during a guided tour and visitors are forbidden from using a camera or cellphone while touring the premises.
The visitors should report at P.R.O. office through Gate D for the guided tour half an hour before the slot time, so that the guided tour can start at the time scheduled, after the security checks etc.
Eatables, Pan, Gutka, Mobile, Cameras, Bagpacks are not allowed during the guided tour.
For any enquiry, kindly email us at reception.office@sci.nic.in or alternately call us on our guided tours helpline number 011 23116334.
Being the highest legal authority of the nation, it is imperative that visitors maintain proper decorum commensurate with the dignity of the esteemed establishment. Guests are expected to adhere to the following instructions:
A visitor must have a printout of the Electronic Registration Slip (ERS) and should duly carry the Original Identity Card as explained in the registration form. The foreign national must carry their original passport along with the Electronic Registration Slip.
Group photo of visitors will be available in gallery at "Tour Photographs" on the same day evening.