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FIRST INFORMATION REPORT

1. What is an FIR?
Ans. The First Information Report regarding commission of a cognizable
offence is referred to as FIR. It is recorded by the police in register
prescribed for that purpose by the State Government.
2. Who can lodge an FIR?
Ans. Any person who is victim of an offence or who is a witness to any such
offence or who has knowledge about the commission of any such offence
can lodge an F.I.R.
3. Difference between DDR and FIR?
Ans. First Information Report recorded by police regarding cognizable offence
is referred to as FIR while the other reports recorded in daily diary register
are referred as DDR.
4. What remedies are available in case of refusal by the police to record
FIR?
Ans. In case of refusal by official at police station to record FIR, a written
complaint can be sent by post to the Superintendent of Police concerned.
The complainant can also directly approach the Judicial Magistrate having
jurisdiction and file a complaint regarding the offence before the said
Magistrate. The Magistrate can direct the police to investigate the case.
5. Whether the informer has to be present in person before the police
for registration of FIR? Whether FIR can be got recorded on
telephone, or through e-mail?
Ans. The FIR can be got recorded on telephone or even through e-mail and it is
not necessary for the informer to be present personally before the police
for registration of FIR.

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6. What are the benefits of early recording of FIR?
Ans. The FIR should be got recorded as early as possible, after the offence in
questions. The early recording of FIR helps in the arrest of the real
offenders and also helps in the collection of evidence of the crime. The
version given in the FIR recorded without undue delay is considered more
reliable by the Courts. Delay in reporting the matter to the police can raise
suspicion that the version may be colored or concocted or an exaggerated
account of the incident or innocent persons may have been roped in. The
reason for delay should also be explained in the F.I.R.
7. Whether FIR can be got recorded at any police station irrespective of
where the offence took place.
Ans. Yes, the FIR can be got recorded at any police station, irrespective of
where the offence took place.
8. Whether the complainant is entitled to get the copy of FIR free of
charges?
Ans. Yes, complainant is entitled to get a copy of FIR, free of charges.
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