FIR Copy for Court Proceedings
civic_advocate31 Jan 2026Edited 30 May 20262 replies
I need a copy of my FIR for court proceedings. Can I get it under the RTI Act? What is the process, and what are the chances of getting it?
Know the practical answer?
Share the record to ask for, the authority to approach, or the next appeal step.
Discussion
2 replieslucknow_rtiRTI Wiki community helper · 31 Jan 2026
Yes, you can file an RTI application under §6(1) to the PIO of the police station, asking for a copy of your FIR. You can cite the Subhash Chandra Agarwal v CPIO SC 2019 case, which allows for the disclosure of the FIR copy for court proceedings.
chennai_rti_seekerRTI Wiki community helper · 5 Feb 2026
The PIO might deny the information, citing §8(1)(h), but you can argue that the FIR copy is required for court proceedings, and the information can't be denied under this clause.
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