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Bail orders / custody records — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to District Court / Magistrate OR Trial Court Registry. Ask bail order copies, surety bond, custody-period log.
Legal framework
- CrPC §437/§439 — bail framework.
- Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979) — speedy trial.
- Khanapuram Gandaiah (2010) — judicial reasoning RTI bar.
5 questions to ask
- Bail order copy.
- Surety bond.
- Custody-period log.
- Cancellation orders (if any).
- Hearing schedule.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Court Magistrate / Trial Court Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Bail order copies Case No. [..] [vs] [..] — please furnish (1) bail order, (2) surety bond, (3) custody log, (4) cancellation orders, (5) hearing schedule. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing for judicial reasoning — barred by Gandaiah.
- Skipping certified copy route under court rules.
Case law anchors
- Hussainara Khatoon (1979) 3 SCC 532 — speedy trial.
- Khanapuram Gandaiah (2010) — judicial reasoning bar.
Pro tips
- Use court rules certified-copy route for fastest access.
- eCourts portal references.
FAQ
- Q: HC bail order delay? Same RTI route to HC Registry.
- Q: Bail-bond cancellation — appealable? Yes; RTI for cancellation order.
Related reading
Sources
- CrPC §437-§439. Hussainara Khatoon (1979). Gandaiah (2010).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.