60-second version
- BenchCircle offers complimentary one-year SooperKanoon access for serving judges and judicial officers.
- Apply at BenchCircle - we verify every application manually before sending login credentials.
- Approved accounts include all 11 bonus features (AI Studio, LexPulse, CiteSignal, and the full research toolkit).
In one sentence
BenchCircle is SooperKanoon's complimentary access program for the bench - apply with your court details, pass manual verification, and receive a one-year account with every bonus feature unlocked.
Before you start
Eligible applicants: serving judges, judicial officers, and tribunal members in India. Retired judges are not eligible unless still in active judicial service. You may use an official or personal email - we confirm your designation before activation. BenchCircle is not instant signup like AI Preview; every application is reviewed manually (usually a few business days).
Steps
- Open BenchCircle and scroll to Apply for BenchCircle Access.
- Complete the form:
- Full name
- Email address (official or personal)
- Mobile number (10-digit Indian mobile)
- Court / Tribunal (e.g. District Court, Bengaluru)
- Designation (e.g. District Judge, Principal Judge)
- Postal address (optional)
- Submit the form. You see a confirmation message on the page.
- Our team reviews your application - this is not instant activation.
- After approval, login credentials are emailed to the address you provided.
- Log in and confirm all bonus features on Dashboard → Profile.
What you receive
- Ad-free research - distraction-free judgment and statute reading.
- AI Studio - AI Brief & Ask, Verdict Lens, Devil's Bench, DocMind, and Semantic AI Search.
- Full practice toolkit - notes, favourites, tags, organizer, annotations, search history, LexPulse, CiteSignal, Research Crew, and MootForge.
- 365 days of access at no charge after approval.
What happens next
| Step | What we do | |------|------------| | Application received | Saved for manual review; confirmation shown on the form. | | Under review | We verify court, designation, and judicial service. | | Approved | Account created with one-year access; credentials emailed. | | Not approved | We email you with next steps or clarification requests. |
Review usually takes a few business days. Questions during review? Write to [email protected].
Common mistakes
- Expecting instant signup like AI Preview - BenchCircle requires manual approval.
- Submitting incomplete court or designation details - slows verification.
- Confusing BenchCircle with a paid plan - there is no checkout; access is complimentary after approval.
Tips
- Use the same email you check regularly - credentials are sent there after approval.
- Core case search remains free without any account; BenchCircle unlocks bonus features and removes ads.
- When your year ends, renew through Pricing or contact support if you need an extension.
Related
- Free vs paid features - what bonus tools require a plan.
- What is AI Studio? - overview of AI tools included with BenchCircle.
- Choose a Plan - paid options after complimentary access ends.