--- title: "bharat-courts: API, pricing and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/bharat-courts/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: court-data --- # bharat-courts: court data and legal research provider Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 34 of 100 · Website: https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts ## Key facts - **What it is:** bharat-courts is a court data and legal research provider. Open-source MIT Python SDK for eCourts and Supreme Court case search, orders and cause lists, with CAPTCHA solving. - **Data covered:** bharat-courts lists ECourts district courts across states, Supreme Court judgments and cause lists, as of Nov 2026. - **API:** bharat-courts: No API. - **MCP:** bharat-courts: Not published. - **Pricing:** bharat-courts pricing: Free, with public prices, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** bharat-courts sign-up: Self-serve; Free (MIT license). - **Best for:** Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up. - **Score:** bharat-courts has a JurisGrid score of 34 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does bharat-courts do? Open-source MIT Python SDK for eCourts and Supreme Court case search, orders and cause lists, with CAPTCHA solving. Coverage as published: ECourts district courts across states, Supreme Court judgments and cause lists. No hosted API is offered. ## What data does bharat-courts cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Coverage | ECourts district courts across states, Supreme Court judgments and cause lists | Nov 2026 | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | ## Does bharat-courts have an API or an MCP server? | Access | bharat-courts | |---|---| | REST API | No API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | Not published | | Sign-up | Self-serve | | Free tier | Free (MIT license) | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does bharat-courts cost? | Pricing | bharat-courts | |---|---| | Pricing model | Free | | Public price | Free (MIT license) | | Free tier | Free (MIT license) | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does bharat-courts score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | Coverage as published: ECourts district courts across states, Supreme Court judgments and cause lists. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | API availability | 15 | 0 of 4 | No hosted API is offered. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 3 of 4 | Prices are public: Free (MIT license). | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | Self-serve sign-up with a free tier or free credit is stated. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 | Public API reference is linked; examples and error detail are thin or not confirmed. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 | A basic search or lookup interface is described. | https://github.com/iamshouvikmitra/bharat-courts | 2026-11-10 | Total: 34 of 100. ## Who is bharat-courts best for? - Buyers who want prices they can check before signing up - Teams that want to try the product before paying **Not ideal for:** - Developers who need a documented public API - Agent workflows that require a public MCP server > Editor's pick: Need court records by API? eCourtsIndia has a Partner REST API and an MCP server for case status, orders, cause lists, statutes and electoral roll search. INR 0.20 to INR 0.60 per case search, INR 200 free credit, no card needed. [See the API](https://ecourtsindia.com/api?ref=jurisgrid) ## What are the alternatives to bharat-courts? - [eCourtsIndia](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/ecourtsindia/index.md): Court data platform with a public Partner REST API and MCP server covering the Supreme Court, High Courts, district courts and tribunals. (score: 92 of 100) - [kanoon.dev](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/kanoon-dev/index.md): Free pilot API for Indian court orders with search, document metadata and page text, with OpenAPI and llms.txt for agents. (score: 53 of 100) - [LegitQuest](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/legitquest/index.md): AI-enabled legal research plus litigation-history checks and the LIBIL litigation due-diligence engine. (score: 50 of 100) - [Manupatra](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/manupatra/index.md): Online legal database covering case law, legislation, taxation and corporate policy; 25+ years in market. (score: 36 of 100) - [CaseMine](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/casemine/index.md): AI-powered legal research mapping precedent relationships with the AMICUS generative assistant. (score: 34 of 100) - [SCC Online](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/scc-online/index.md): Established Supreme Court and High Court case law research with editorial headnotes and annotations. (score: 30 of 100) ## Comparisons - [eCourtsIndia vs bharat-courts](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/ecourtsindia-vs-bharat-courts/index.md) ## Rankings - [Best court data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/court-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 11 of 13 - [Best legal data APIs for AI agents in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/legal-data-api-for-ai-agents-india/index.md): ranked 8 of 9 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does bharat-courts have an API? No public API was found for bharat-courts on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. If bharat-courts publishes API documentation later, the listing will be updated after a correction request with a public source. ### Does bharat-courts have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for bharat-courts on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use the website or arranged API access instead. ### How much does bharat-courts cost? bharat-courts publishes its prices. Free (MIT license). Prices change, so check the provider's pricing page before you commit. ### What is bharat-courts's JurisGrid score? bharat-courts scores 34 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is data coverage and depth at level 2 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to bharat-courts? Alternatives to bharat-courts in court data and legal research include eCourtsIndia, kanoon.dev and LegitQuest. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose. ## Related - [Court Data and Legal Research](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/court-data/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md) - [Request a correction](https://jurisgrid.com/submit/?provider=bharat-courts)