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FIR दर्ज करना आपका अधिकार है — पुलिस मना नहीं कर सकती
If you are in danger, call 112 immediately!
अगर आप खतरे में हैं, तुरंत 112 पर कॉल करें!
For women in distress: call 181 (Women Helpline) or 1091 (Women Police)
🛡️ Your Rights When Filing FIR
FIR दर्ज करते समय आपके अधिकार
Police MUST register FIR
पुलिस को FIR दर्ज करनी ही होगी
Under Section 154 CrPC, police must register FIR for cognizable offences. Refusal is punishable under Section 166A IPC.
📖 Lalita Kumari v. Govt. of UP (2014) — Supreme Court
Free copy of FIR
FIR की मुफ्त प्रति
You have the right to receive a free copy of the FIR immediately after registration.
📖 Section 154(2) CrPC
Zero FIR — any police station
ज़ीरो FIR — किसी भी थाने में
You can file a 'Zero FIR' at ANY police station. They must register it and transfer to the correct jurisdiction.
📖 Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013
Women complainants' rights
महिला शिकायतकर्ता के अधिकार
Women can file complaints from home. Female officers must record statements. Statement under Section 164 CrPC can be recorded at residence.
📖 Section 154(1) proviso, CrPC
No arrest without grounds
बिना कारण गिरफ्तारी नहीं
Police cannot arrest without proper grounds. They must provide arrest memo and inform relatives.
📖 D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997)
Complaint to SP if FIR refused
FIR से इंकार हो तो SP को शिकायत
If SHO refuses to register FIR, you can send written complaint to Superintendent of Police under Section 154(3) CrPC.
📖 Section 154(3) CrPC
Magistrate can order FIR
मजिस्ट्रेट FIR का आदेश दे सकता है
If police still refuse, file a complaint before Judicial Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC to direct FIR registration.
📖 Section 156(3) CrPC
E-FIR facility
ई-FIR सुविधा
Many states now offer online FIR registration for theft and vehicle theft. You still need to verify at the police station within 3 days.
📖 State Police Portals
🪜 If Police Refuse FIR — Escalation Steps
अगर पुलिस FIR से मना करे — शिकायत के चरण
Approach the SHO
SHO से मिलें
Go to the police station and request FIR registration. Give written complaint.
Write to SP/DCP
SP/DCP को लिखें
If SHO refuses, send registered post to Superintendent of Police (Section 154(3) CrPC)
File complaint to Magistrate
मजिस्ट्रेट को शिकायत दें
File application under Section 156(3) CrPC before Judicial Magistrate to direct FIR registration
Human Rights Commission
मानवाधिकार आयोग
If police torture, threats, or custodial violence — complain to NHRC/SHRC
File writ petition
रिट याचिका दायर करें
In extreme cases, file writ petition in High Court under Article 226
Online FIR / E-FIR Portals
ऑनलाइन FIR दर्ज करें (चुनिंदा राज्य)
⚠️ E-FIR is available only for select offences (theft, vehicle theft). For serious crimes, visit the nearest police station immediately.
📞 Emergency Numbers
आपातकालीन नंबर — Tap to call
❓ Common Questions / आम सवाल
Need a Written Police Complaint?
पुलिस शिकायत लिखनी है? हमारा टेम्पलेट इस्तेमाल करें
📝 Use Police Complaint TemplateREMEMBER · याद रखें
Filing FIR is Your Right, Not a Favour
FIR दर्ज करना आपका अधिकार है, एहसान नहीं — Supreme Court of India