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+metatag-keywords=(rti court case file, certified copy court, rti court records, court rti)
+metatag-description=(RTI for court case file + certified copy of orders. Court is a public authority under §2(h) for administrative records.)
+}}
+====== RTI for court case file — certified copy + records (2026) ======
+{{ :social:auto:ecourts-rti-court-file.png?direct&1200 }}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Courts (district + HC + SC) are public authorities for administrative + non-judicial records. Judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules; certified copies via court counter. RTI for administrative records.
+</WRAP>
+===== Key facts =====
+  * Courts under RTI for administrative records (HR, budget, infra, vacancy)
+  * Judicial records (case file): via CPC rules, not RTI
+  * Certified copy of orders: via court counter (Rs 5-50/page)
+  * RTI for: case noting, listing logic, judge profile, vacancy data
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **Certified copy of orders** — Visit court counter; pay per-page fee.
+  - **Case file inspection** — Court permits inspection on application.
+  - **Administrative records via RTI** — Court PIO (chief secretary or registrar).
+  - **Judge profile / vacancy** — RTI to HC registrar.
+  - **Listing logic / cause-list rules** — RTI to court administration.
+  - **Court budget + spending** — RTI to high court.
+===== Documents needed =====
+  * Case no.
+  * Application form
+  * Per-page fee (for certified copy)
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * Court counter denying certified copy — file RTI to registrar.
+  * Case noting refused — judicial records exempt; try inspection route.
+  * Vacancy data refused — RTI to HC registrar; this is administrative.
+  * Judge bias allegations — limited via RTI; petition to HC instead.
+===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of resolution / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Court file via RTI? ====
+No — judicial records via CPC rules. Administrative records via RTI.
+==== Certified copy fee? ====
+State-specific. Typically Rs 5-50/page. RTI for fee schedule.
+==== Case noting via RTI? ====
+No — judicial. But cause-list logic, listing rules, judge availability — yes via RTI.
+==== How long for certified copy? ====
+-15 days at most courts. RTI if delayed.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Courts (district + HC + SC) are public authorities for administrative + non-judicial records. Judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules; certified copies via court counter. RTI for administrative records. If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
+  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|Index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts guides]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>ecourts rti-court-file citizen-services rti-fallback}}

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