what is the procedure for filing FIR?
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An FIR is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence. It is also one of the most important supportive evidences on which the entire structure of the prosecution case is built-up.An FIR can be filed by the victim, a witness to the incident or any person with knowledge of the incident.An FIR is the document which initiates criminal proceedings against the wrongdoer. In instances where there is damage to property, it is very much necessary to claim insurance and to protect yourself from any liability that could arise from the misuse of your property. The purpose of an FIR is:
a. To inform the Magistrate of the District and the District Superintendent of Police, who are responsible for the peace and safety of the District, of the offence reported at the Police Station
b. To make known to the Judicial Officers before whom the case will be ultimately tried, about facts that have been shared at the time of registering an FIR and the evidence, based on which the investigation commenced
c. To set the criminal law in motion (this is from the point of view of the informant)
d. To obtain information about the alleged criminal activity so as to be able to take suitable steps for tracing and bringing the guilty party to light (this is from the point of view of the investigating officer)FIR can be registered by the police only for cognizable offences or those offences where the police have the power to arrest the accused without a court warrant. Cognizable offences include, murder, child sexual abuse, rape, theft, attack, etc.
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If a crime has taken place:
Go to the nearest police station. It does not necessarily have to be in the area where the crime has been committed.
You will be directed to the Duty Officer. You can either verbally tell the officer what happened, or write down the details yourself. If you tell the police verbally, then they must write it down.
The Duty Officer will then make an entry in the General Diary or Daily Diary.
If you have a written complaint with you, please carry two copies and give them to the Duty Officer. Both will be stamped and one will be returned to you. The stamp bears a Daily Diary Number or DD No. and is proof that they received your complaint.
Once the police have read it out, if all the details are correct, you can sign the FIR. You have the right to get a copy of the FIR for free. Note the FIR number, date of FIR and the name of the police station. In case you lose your copy, you can use these details to access the FIR online for free.
After registering the FIR, the contents of the FIR cannot be changed. However, you can give additional information to the police later on at any point.
In some states and cities, certain kinds of FIRs and complaints can be registered online. For example, in Delhi an online complaint can be filed for cases of missing persons or children, unidentified children or persons or dead bodies, senior citizen registration, stolen or unclaimed vehicle search or missing stolen mobile phones.