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Right to Zero FIR

File an FIR at any police station regardless of where the crime occurred.

🗣️ What this means for you

You do not need to figure out which police station has jurisdiction over the area where the crime happened. You can walk into ANY police station in India and file a "Zero FIR". The police station will register it under serial number "0" and then transfer it to the correct jurisdiction.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

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Step 1: Go to the nearest or most convenient police station.

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Step 2: Clearly state that you want to file a Zero FIR as the incident happened outside their regular jurisdiction.

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Step 3: Narrate the facts and ensure they are recorded accurately.

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Step 4: Collect your free copy of the Zero FIR.

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Step 5: Follow up later to get the actual FIR number from the transferred jurisdiction.

⚖️ The Relevant Law

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (2023)

Section 173

"Information in cognizable cases regardless of the area where the offence is committed."

⚠️ Punishment / Penalty

Dereliction of duty and departmental action against the refusing officer.

Required Documents

  • 📄Written complaint
  • 📄Details of the exact location of the incident
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