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• What is FIR?
• How to get online FIR for free and download FIR online?
• What to do after a false FIR is registered?
• If someone files a false FIR, what is the punishment for that?
• When should FIR be registered?
• Who can register FIR?
• What to do if the police do not file an FIR?
• Where to register FIR?
• What is Zero FIR?
• Step by step procedure to register FIR and what information is required in FIR?
• What happens after FIR is registered?
• Can it be changed after the registration of the FIR?
• Can I register FIR online?
• Reasons for registering FIR online
• Can FIR be registered by postal order?

What is FIR?

• The definition of FIR is not given in the Criminal Procedure Code 1973. But the provisions related to this are given in Chapter 12.
• The full form of FIR is First Information Report, also known as FIR or First Information Report.
• First Information Report is registered only for cognizable offences. Cognizable offenses are those in which the police officers have the authority to arrest a person with or without a warrant and initiate an investigation without obtaining permission from the court.
• Under section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a report or information is initially given to the police. And based on that information or report, the police record the occurrence of any cognizable offense in the FIR Register, which is called the First Information Report. This is the first information about the commission of a cognizable offence. That is why it is called the First Information Report.

 How to get online FIR for free and download FIR online?

• FIRs can be downloaded online across India. In Rajasthan also, it is available online on the official website of police police.rajasthan.gov.in, and e-status can also be known.
• Thus, we do not need to go to any police station to inquire about any FIR registered. But this FIR cannot be used for judicial purposes. A certified FIR copy must be obtained from the concerned court or police for judicial use.

What to do after a false FIR is Registered?

• Sometimes some citizens driving for personal gain get a false FIR registered against another person and cause trouble to innocent citizens. Suppose a false FIR is registered against a citizen. In that case, that citizen can use the authority given by the government to take legal action against the person who has lodged the false FIR.

Cr.P.C. Section 482 of:

• This is a section that can get you out of a false FIR. You can also put the complainant in trouble who has made a false FIR against you.
• You can challenge that FIR as well as fight against it in court. You can apply to the court to quash that false FIR under section 482.
• No action is taken against you as long as the matter is tried in court under section 482. This will also solve your problems. You have to apply through a lawyer on your behalf to avoid court proceedings.
• Suppose you have any evidence to prove that you are telling the truth and the other party is lying. So, you have to present it in court along with your application.

If Someone files a false FIR, What is the Punishment for him?

• If someone registers a false FIR, his police can initiate legal action by registering a case against him under section 182 of IPC. Under this section, the court may punish him with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, with a fine which may extend to 1000 rupees, or with both.

When Should FIR be Registered?

• As soon as one knows about any offence, it is advisable to register an FIR. If the FIR is not registered at the primary level, the reason for the late filing of the FIR is asked, and on being satisfied, the FIR is registered.

 Who can Register FIR?

• FIR can be lodged by any person, whether he is a victim of the crime, a witness to that crime, or any person knowing the crime.

What to do if the Police do not Register an FIR?

• If the police refuse to write an FIR under section 154 in any cognizable offense, you can make a complaint to the Superintendent of Police under section 154(3). After this, the Superintendent of Police will order the officer-in-charge of the police station to register an FIR and start its investigation.
• If the Superintendent of Police also does not give any order to the police station to write your FIR, then you can directly file a complaint under section 156(3) in the court. After presenting the complaint in the court, the court will order the concerned police station to register an FIR.
• The police will not register an FIR under section 155 in a non-cognizable offense without the order of the magistrate.

 Where to Register FIR?

• The police shall not register an FIR under section 155 for a non-cognizable offense without a magistrate's order.

What is Zero FIR?

• Often, the jurisdiction of the FIR is where the incident occurred. But sometimes, in some strange environment, FIR must also be lodged outside the police station. But the police do not take the incident at the outer police station seriously, so to deal with this problem; the government has prepared the concept of zero FIR. You can also file an FIR in the police station outside that area, but later it is transferred to the police station with the respective jurisdiction.

Step By Step Procedure to Register FIR & What Information is Required in FIR?

• Step 1: Go to your nearest police station and tell them everything you know about the case.
• Step 2: You can verbally tell the police officer about the incident, for example, what happened to you? How did you come to know about the incident?
• Step 3: If you tell the police something verbally, the SHO should write it down on paper and record it in the daily diary.
• Step 4: If you file a written complaint, you must bring two copies.
• Step 5: After you have given the information, the police will check all the details.
• Step 6: The information entered by the police is read to you.
• Step 7: Sign the report only after verifying that the information entered by the police is correct.
• Step 8: After the police register the information, you must sign the FIR.
• Step 9: After registering the FIR, the complainant will be provided with a free copy of the FIR with the FIR number, the date of the FIR, and the name of the station.

After taking the FIR, make sure both copies are stamped in the police station. The FIR is stamped with the DD number, which stands for Daily Diary Number.

What happens after FIR is Registered?

• When the aggrieved person registers the FIR, and the police first register the FIR, then the police are legally bound to act. Its investigation is the first step after registering an FIR in a cognizable case.
• After this, the police investigate the incident and start the investigation. Investigates the case, collects evidence, examines all kinds of witnesses related to the incident, records the statement of the case, and sends it for forensic investigation of the main incident.
• In the FIR, the complainant must give complete information about the crime. So that the police can help that person entirely and punish the criminal for his crime. So that discipline is maintained in society. After registering the FIR, the police start the investigation.

Can it be Changed After Registering An FIR?

• No, its contents cannot be changed once the FIR is registered. However, you can provide the police with additional information about that FIR at any time.

Can FIR be Registered Online?

• To register an FIR online, you must first visit your state's official website. Police stations in all states have a different website for filing online reports, which you can search on Google. For online FIR in Rajasthan:
• www.police.rajasthan.gov.in
• With the help of the above link, you can very quickly register FIR online. However, there is a limitation: in some cities, only certain types of FIRs can be filed online.

Reasons for Registering FIR Online:

• There can be many reasons behind registering FIR online which are as follows:
• Citizens can inform police about lost items like mobile phones, sim cards, documents, etc., through online FIR.
• Report incidents and suspicious activities without disclosing your identity.
• Giving information about an unknown dead body or missing person.
• Information about stolen or authorized vehicles with the help of engine number, registration number, or chasing a number.

Can FIR be Registered by Postal Order?

• Yes, FIR can also be lodged by sending postal order to the police station. Many times, such heinous criminals are around us or in our family, but due to the fear of society, we cannot go to the police station. In such a situation, you can write your complaint on paper and send it to the police station of that area through postal order.

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