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RTI for court case delay — template + framework (2026)

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 +====== RTI for court case delay — template + framework (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:rti-for-court-case-delay.png?direct&1200 |RTI for court case delay — template + framework (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick answer:** Court records split into two: judicial (case file, orders) follow CPC + court counter; administrative (vacancy, listing logic, infrastructure, judges' assets, certified-copy delays) are disclosable via RTI to the Court PIO. This page is the working template for the administrative side.
 +</WRAP>
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 +
 +
 +**Use this RTI to challenge court delays — adjournments without reason, listings missed, certified copies stuck.**
 +
 +===== When to use this RTI =====
 +
 +Use this RTI when you have a court case stuck or delayed for any of these reasons:
 +
 +  * Adjournment without recorded reason
 +  * Case not on cause list despite being ripe for hearing
 +  * Certified copy of order delayed beyond 15 days
 +  * Court vacancy data needed (no judge assigned)
 +  * Listing logic / cause-list rules disputed
 +  * Judge transfer mid-case without notice
 +  * Bench composition change without explanation
 +  * Mediation / Lok Adalat allocation unclear
 +  * Court fee schedule disputed
 +
 +===== Where to file =====
 +
 +  * **District Court matters:** PIO designated by District Judge (usually Court Manager or Senior Registrar)
 +  * **High Court matters:** Registrar (Administration) — most HCs have a designated CPIO
 +  * **Supreme Court matters:** CPIO at Tilak Marg, New Delhi
 +
 +===== Template (copy + adapt) =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To,
 +The Public Information Officer,
 +[Court Name] (e.g., Bombay High Court / District Court, Pune)
 +[Address]
 +
 +Subject: Application under §6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005
 +
 +Sir / Madam,
 +
 +I am seeking the following information regarding case no. _________ ([party names]) currently pending in this Hon'ble Court:
 +
 +1. Status of the matter as on date — date of last hearing, date of next listing, current bench.
 +
 +2. Reasons for adjournment / non-listing in the past 30 days, with date-wise breakdown.
 +
 +3. Number of similar matters (same nature, same court) pending in this Hon'ble Court, age-wise breakdown (< 1 year, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, > 5 years).
 +
 +4. Procedure + estimated time for obtaining a certified copy of order dated _____ in the above matter.
 +
 +5. Name + designation of the dealing officer / court master + the appellate authority designation under §19(1) of the RTI Act.
 +
 +6. (For HC/SC) Current sanctioned vs working strength of judges in this court / division.
 +
 +I enclose a court fee of Rs 10 (or as prescribed by [State] RTI Rules).
 +
 +Yours faithfully,
 +[Name]
 +[Address]
 +[Date]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Common pitfalls + how to handle =====
 +
 +  * **PIO refuses citing "judicial records exempt"** — judicial records (case file, orders, notings) are exempt under CPC + judicial discipline. But administrative records (vacancy, listing logic, infrastructure) ARE under RTI. Cite *Subhash Chandra Agarwal v CPIO* (SC 2019).
 +
 +  * **"Information held with Bench" defense** — administrative records are with the Registrar, not the Bench. PIO must obtain + provide.
 +
 +  * **Long delay > 30 days** — file first appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (usually Senior Registrar). Free.
 +
 +  * **Certified copy genuine vs RTI** — for a certified copy of an order, use the court counter route (faster). Use RTI for administrative records around the order.
 +
 +===== After filing =====
 +
 +  * **Within 30 days** — PIO must respond per §7(1).
 +  * **No reply by day 30** — deemed refusal under §7(2). File first appeal.
 +  * **First appeal denied / unsatisfactory** — second appeal to State Information Commission within 90 days.
 +
 +===== Use the AI RTI Drafter to auto-fill =====
 +
 +[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]] to auto-fill the PIO + appeal details for your specific court + state.
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +
 +  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts + judicial transparency guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +  * [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base|PIO/FAA knowledge base]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti-template court-delay judicial-transparency}}