An FIR (first information Report) generally lodged at police station to get

criminal or legal justice. This is treated as a fact of best of knowledge of a complaint to be lodged. This makes the duty officer to accept and forward to the concerned department to proceed for an investigation for the justice.

Points to Remember

1. FIR procedure prescribed in section 154 of the criminal procedure code,1973.
2. Anybody even if he/herself is not related to the case can file an FIR.
3. An FIR may not go for investigation.
4. An FIR can lodge by written communication, by phone, by Fax, mail or by stating the incident.

Do’s and Don’ts

1. Do mention your name, address, date, time and location of the incident
2. Do mention the exact fact of the incident
3. Do ask for a carbon copy or a copy of the FIR
4. Do not go for a Fir if it is not that serious or important
5. Do not argue before police go for an investigation and submit a report
6. Do not force police to do it fast or give time frame