PURPOSE: A protective case for a portable terminal is provided to enable safe grasp of a case. CONSTITUTION: A protective case for a portable terminal comprises a case(100) which inserts and protects the portable terminal; and a hole(300) which is formed in one side of the case. A groove(110) is formed on upper side of the case to insert the portable terminal therein for fixing. A heat radiating hole(130) which is connected to the groove is formed on the bottom side of the case. An exposure hole(150) for camera is formed to be connected to the groove.