FIR and Police Assistance

What is an FIR?

FIR or First Information Report is a written document prepared by the police after they receive information about a crime or offense. The FIR can either be in a written form or verbal form. FIR is also accepted through phone calls and online.

 Who lodges FIR?

FIR can either be lodged by the victim of the offense, or his family. It can also be submitted by anyone who has information about the crime. Even the police officer can file an FIR. You can file an FIR if

  • The offense has been committed against you
  • You know about the committed offense
  • You are a witness to the committed offense
 Who lodges FIR

Importance of FIR

According to Articles 21, 22, 23, 25, 49, 50 of Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984, FIR is a pertinent fact. Therefore, The FIR document holds great importance because it sets things in motion regarding criminal justice. The investigation of the crime starts only after the FIR is registered.

It is the sole duty of a police officer to register FIR without any delay. If he fails to do so, actions can be taken against him.

When is FIR not investigated?

Registration of FIR does not mean that the offense is always investigated. Section 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 suggests that under the following situations, the FIR can be registered but not processed further into the investigation. Although in this situation, the police must inform the person filing the FIR.

  • If the case is not considered severe in nature by the police
  • If there is not enough information for investigation according to the police
  • If the police are already occupied in investigating other serious offenses.

The procedure of FIRs Registration

The process of FIR registration under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 is as follows:

The procedure of FIRs Registration
  • If the information of FIR is given verbally, it is the duty of the police officer to record it in the form of a written document
  • After writing the FIR, the police officer reads the FIR to the person aloud
  • Once the FIR is recorded, the person providing the information signs the document
  • In case a person is illiterate, the thumb impression is used instead of a signature
  • A copy of FIR is given to the person, and the police keep the other as a record

Contents of the FIR

The FIR documents contain the following information

  • Name and address of the person filing the FIR
  • Time, Date and location of the incident
  • Facts of the incident
  • Descriptions and names of the people involved in the incident
  • Names and addresses of other witnesses, if any
Contents of the FIR

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