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File an FIR (First Information Report)

Report a cognizable offence under Section 173 BNSS. Police cannot refuse to register a valid FIR.

Jurisdiction

Any police station (Zero FIR); it will be transferred to the station with territorial jurisdiction.

Fees

No fee for filing an FIR.

Timeline

Immediate registration. Investigation must ordinarily complete within 60/90 days depending on the offence.

Required documents

Written complaint (dictated statements are also accepted)
Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport)
Any supporting evidence: photos, screenshots, medical report

Step-by-step process

1Go to the nearest police station or use the state e-FIR portal for eligible offences.
2Narrate the incident with date, time, place, description, accused details and witnesses.
3The Officer must record it, read it back to you, obtain your signature.
4Collect a free copy of the FIR (mandatory under BNSS 173(2)).
5If refused: escalate to SP; then approach Magistrate under BNSS 175(3) with an affidavit.

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