Give long answers for the following questions,
Explain the procedure of filing an FIR, What are the details recorded in an FIR?
What is the procedure of justice adopted in a criminal case?
Discuss the role of the defence lawyer and the public prosecutor,
Answers
Answer:
FIR in simple words is known as the (First Information Report). The procedure for filing an FIR is mentioned under Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. You can file the FIR at any police station. You do not necessarily have to be in that area particular area where the crime has been committed. But, try to visit a nearest police station as the FIR has to be filled immediately without any delay.
Who can file an FIR?
Anyone, a victim of a crime, a person who has witnessed a crime or who has information about the crime can file an FIR
Answer:
FIRST INFORMATION REPORT (FIR)
FIR is a written document prepared by the police when it receives information about the commission of an alleged offence.
It is the report of information that reaches the police first in point of time and that is why it is called First Information Report.
Anyone can report an offence orally, written or telephonic message.
Importance of FIR
It sets the process of criminal justice in motion.
It is only after the FIR is registered in the Police Station that the police takes up investigation of the case.
It is not necessary that only victim of the crime should file an FIR.
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