What to do if FIR is registered against you !
What to do if FIR is registered against you !
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FAQ on First Information Report
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What is a First Information Report (FIR)?
o A First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence. It is a report of information that reaches the police first in point of time and that is why it is called the First Information Report. It is generally a complaint lodged with the police by the victim of a cognizable offence or by someone on his/her behalf, but anyone can make such a report either orally or in writing to the police.
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What are the contents of an FIR?
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An FIR should contain the following information:
The name and address of the person giving the information
The date, time and place of the incident
The facts and circumstances of the incident
The identity and description of the persons involved in the incident
The names and addresses of the witnesses, if any
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When and where can an FIR be filed?
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An FIR should be filed as soon as possible after the occurrence of the incident, without any delay. However, there is no prescribed time limit for filing an FIR. If there is a valid reason for the delay, it should be explained in the FIR.
An FIR can be filed at any police station, irrespective of the place of occurrence or jurisdiction of the police station, in case of a cognizable offence. The police officer who receives the FIR is required to forward it to the police station having jurisdiction over the case.
In case of a non-cognizable offence, an FIR can only be filed at the police station within whose jurisdiction the offence has occurred. The police officer who receives the FIR cannot investigate the case without the permission of a magistrate.
· Who can file an FIR?
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Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence can file an FIR. It is not necessary that only the victim or his/her relative can file an FIR. A witness or any person having information about the offence can also file an FIR.
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What is the procedure for filing an FIR?
o The procedure for filing an FIR is as follows:
The person giving information should go to the police station and meet the officer-in-charge or duty officer.
The person should give oral or written information about the offence. If given orally, it should be reduced to writing by the police officer and read over to him/her.
The person should sign the written information after verifying its correctness.
The police officer should enter the substance of the information in a book called the First Information Report Register and give a copy of it to the person free of cost.
The police officer should start an investigation of the case or forward it to another police station having jurisdiction over it.
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What are the rights and duties of a person filing an FIR?
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A person filing an FIR has the following rights and duties:
He/she has a right to get a copy of the FIR free of cost.
He/she has a right to know the name and designation of the officer who records his/her statement.
He/she has a right to approach a higher authority if his/her FIR is not recorded or action is not taken by the police.
He/she must state all facts truthfully and accurately without any exaggeration or omission.
He/she must cooperate with the police during the investigation and provide any further information or evidence if required.
I hope this helps you understand more about First Information Report (FIR)
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