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Online FIR Registration Government of India Initiative - By Kuldeep Kalids Kamble Under Digital India Programme. Present challenges in the system?. What is F.I.R (First Information Report) ?
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Online FIR Registration Government of India Initiative - By KuldeepKalidsKamble Under Digital India Programme
What is F.I.R (First Information Report) ? • Technically an F.I.R refers to the information on the commission of an offence given to a police officer by the first informant. In other words, it is basically a complaint document that sets the provisions of the criminal law in motion. • To begin with, it is important to primarily understand the difference between Cognizable and Non-Cognizable offences. And F.I.R is filed for cognizable offences. • Under the Criminal Procedure Code, commonly known as CrPC, a cognizable offence allows the police to directly register an F.I.R and immediately begin investigation. The accused can also be arrested without a Warrant. Rape, murder, kidnapping and theft are examples of offences that fall into this category. • In a Non-Cognizable Offence, the police will require the permission of the court to register a case or investigate. The accused cannot be arrested without a Warrant and the offence is bail able. Examples of non-cognizable offences include criminal intimidation, trespassing, making a public nuisance of oneself, misappropriation of property, physical assault, forgery, causing simple hurt, and simple cheating.
Need of Online FIR • Most people dread going to the police station when a crime takes place. There is usually a feeling that registering a complaint is a tedious process or the police will not be cooperative. But, that shouldn’t stop anybody from taking action against a crime. • When you approach the police station, you are required to file an First Information Report (FIR) or a complaint. This document record’s the complainant’s perspective on the crime committed. • Political Pressure And Manipulative challenges while registering a complaint in Police station by Police • Many a time police do not register FIR
Benefits of online fir • Saves Time • Zero Political influence • Zero Police interference while registering FIR • Victim feels safe while registering it online • Fast and guaranteed procedure • Free of cost • Can file it from any place, don’t need to present in police station