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Criminal Law · Legal Glossary

FIR

प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट

Definition

A First Information Report records information given to police relating to the commission of a cognizable offence. Section 173 BNSS permits information to be given irrespective of the area where the offence occurred and also provides electronic reporting subject to the statutory signature requirement.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

FIR संज्ञेय अपराध की सूचना का पुलिस द्वारा बनाया गया आधिकारिक रिकॉर्ड है और इससे आपराधिक जांच शुरू होती है।

Relevant Laws & Sections

  • Section 173, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Official Sources

Plain-language explanation only. Check the linked official text and current court rules for your situation.

Common Questions

Can information be given outside the local police-station area?
Section 173 BNSS allows information relating to a cognizable offence to be given irrespective of the area where it was committed.