Procedure for Filing an FIR

Procedure for Filing an FIR

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Procedure for Filing an FIR
Procedure for Filing an FIR

How many times have you considered lodging a complaint with the police but have hesitated because filing an FIR seems overwhelming, something that seems way out of your league with all the formalities and of course, the fact that you have to be at the police station to file your complaint.

What is an FIR?

First Information Report, or more popularly known as the FIR is a written document that is filed with the police that acts as a formal complaint. As the name suggests, an FIR is the first complaint that a person files with the police relating to a cognizable offence.

Who can file an FIR?

Generally, it is the victim himself or someone on his/her behalf who can file the complaint with the police. However, any person can file an FIR with the police either in writing or in oral. Further, in extraordinary circumstances, where police refuses to file an FIR, the court may take suo moto cognizance of the offence and may direct the police to file the FIR for the matter to be investigated.

What is the procedure for filing an FIR?

Whenever, a cognizable offence takes place, a person can file the FIR with the police and the process is really straightforward and simple:

  1. When you go to the police, you can simply narrate them what happened and give your complaint in writing which is considered as the First Information Report.
  1. Once you have submitted your complaint, the officials are supposed to number the complaint on their register, and convey the same number to you along with a photocopy of your written complaint.
  1. What do I write in my complaint?

Everything. Whatever happened in the incident, you are supposed to describe it in as much detail as you possibly can. However, only mention the information you are completely sure of, else it would greatly hamper the investigation process and may also weaken your case in circumstances where the information turns out to be false.

For example, if someone hit your vehicle and ran away, you should be able to explain in great detail the exact time and location where the incident occurred alongwith the details of the other vehicle. For example: its color, the model of vehicle, its registration plate etc.

At the end, make sure you give your details clearly- your correspondence address and sign it.

  1. What if the police have written down my complaint?

The police are supposed to write down your complaint in the form of an FIR if you’ve lodged your complaint verbally. Once the police writes down your complaint, they must read it back to you so that you can make sure that no detail is left out and the complaint is exactly the way you want it to be. The police cannot refuse to read it back to you. It is your right. Once you are satisfied with the FIR, you must sign it. After signing, the police must register the FIR by numbering it and giving you a photocopy of the complaint alongwith the number of the police complaint.

Great. But I don’t want to go to the police station to file my complaint. Is there any other way I can file an FIR?

Yes. With technology making advents in our country, it is possible to file an FIR online in most places these days. Most states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu etc have dedicated websites wherein you can file an FIR online.

Further, even in states where dedicated FIR portals are not available, you can send an email to any police station who will forward your complaint to the police station with the requisite jurisdiction and an FIR will be filed on your behalf and you will be intimated over phone. Such a facility is available in places like Chandigarh.

Easy, isn’t it? So maybe next time when you want to file a complaint with the police you won’t have to think twice before going to the police station to file an FIR or simply doing it from the comfort of your home.

Author: This blog is written by Ms. Mrinaal Datt, a passionate blogger & intern at Aapka Consultant.

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