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FIR Under Section 154 CrPC

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Key Points

Mandatory for cognizable offences
Can be filed by victim or witness
Free of cost
Police must provide free copy

First Information Report is the initial report of a cognizable offence. Police must register FIR when a cognizable offence is reported.

An FIR is the first step in criminal proceedings. It sets the criminal justice system in motion. For cognizable offences (serious crimes like murder, rape, theft), police must register FIR immediately. For non-cognizable offences, police need magistrate permission.

Real-Life Examples

Theft at your home - file FIR at local police station
Online fraud - file FIR at cyber cell