What is an FIR? Pls answer in 100 words.

Dear Student

FIR stands for FIRST INFORMATION REPORT.
 

• FIR refers to First Information Report, usually prepared by police departments
• It is a written document in which information about the offence is recorded
• It is a report or complaint lodged by a victim or on his behalf, to the police, either through writing or verbal
• FIR is considered as important document by police as investigation is proceeded only after it has been registered.

It sets the process of criminal justice in motion . It is only after the FIR is registered in the police station that the police take up investigation of the case . Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence ,including police officers , can file an FIR. 

Steps of filing an FIR:
1. Victim of witness should immediately go to the nearest police station and file an FIR.
2. FIR must be hand written, signed and a duplicate copy should be prepared.
3. Police personnel assigns a registration and signs and gives informant his copy.
4. FIR should specify the place, date and time of incident and describe the incident in detail.
5. No police personnel can refuse to register an FIR.

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