Arrest records + bail status — RTI route (2026 guide)

• CCTNS = Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
• CIS = Case Information System (eCourts)
• Arrest record: in CCTNS + court file post-bail application
• Bail status: searchable in eCourts CIS
• RTI to police for FIR copy + investigation status
• RTI to court for case file (limited; CPC route preferred)

1. CCTNS for arrest record — Limited public access; full record via RTI.
2. CIS at eCourts for bail status — Search by case no. / FIR no. / party name.
3. FIR copy from police station — Free copy on application.
4. Bail order copy from court — Certified copy at counter.
5. RTI to police for investigation status — Status only post-charge-sheet.
6. Court appearance for bail hearing — Via advocate.

• CCTNS public access limited — RTI to police HQ for full record.
• FIR copy denied — file complaint to SP / DCP; mandatory under CrPC §154.
• Bail status missing — recent filing; updates 24-48 hours.
• Investigation status pre-charge-sheet — exempt §8(1)(h); post-charge-sheet disclosable.

Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.

1. Status of my case no. _____ as on date.
2. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days.
3. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months.
4. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection.
5. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.

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Yes — free first copy under CrPC §154(2). Subsequent copies: nominal fee.

No — must register; if denied, complaint to SP under §154(3).

Generally exempt §8(1)(h). Specific narrow exemptions may apply.

7-15 days at court counter. RTI if delayed.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.