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Arrest records + bail status — RTI route (2026 guide)
Quick answer: Arrest records: CCTNS portal at digitalpolice.gov.in. Bail status: CIS at eCourts portal. RTI to police station / SP / DCP if specific records denied.
Key facts
- 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)
Step-by-step
- CCTNS for arrest record — Limited public access; full record via RTI.
- CIS at eCourts for bail status — Search by case no. / FIR no. / party name.
- FIR copy from police station — Free copy on application.
- Bail order copy from court — Certified copy at counter.
- RTI to police for investigation status — Status only post-charge-sheet.
- Court appearance for bail hearing — Via advocate.
Common issues
- 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.
If stuck — file an RTI
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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Frequently asked questions
FIR copy free?
Yes — free first copy under CrPC §154(2). Subsequent copies: nominal fee.
Police can deny FIR?
No — must register; if denied, complaint to SP under §154(3).
Pre-charge-sheet investigation file via RTI?
Generally exempt §8(1)(h). Specific narrow exemptions may apply.
Bail order copy time?
7-15 days at court counter. RTI if delayed.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Arrest records: CCTNS portal at digitalpolice.gov.in. Bail status: CIS at eCourts portal. RTI to police station / SP / DCP if specific records denied.
- AI RTI Drafter: Auto-fill PIO + your case
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

