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

Arrest records via CCTNS (Crime + Criminal Tracking Network). Bail status via CIS (Case Information System). RTI to police if records denied.

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 +====== Arrest records + bail status — RTI route (2026 guide) ======
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 +{{:social:auto:ecourts-arrest-records-rti.png?direct&1200 |Arrest records + bail status — RTI route (2026 guide) — RTI Wiki}}
 +
 +<WRAP info>
 +**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.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 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.
 +
 +<code>
 +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.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +===== 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 =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**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:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
 +  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|eCourts index]]
 +  * **Helplines + grievance:** [[:helplines:start|32 helplines]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts + judicial guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>ecourts arrest-records-rti judicial citizen-services}}