In what cases zero FIR can be filed?

A zero FIR can be filed in any police station irrespective of their residence or the place of occurrence of crime.” So any police officer cannot deny the registration of such an FIR even if the offense is committed outside the police station’s jurisdiction.

What do you mean by zero FIR in CRPC?

The concept of zero FIR is new. It refers to a FIR that is registered irrespective of the area where the offence is committed. The police in such a case can no longer claim that they have no jurisdiction.

What is the significance of zero FIR in present scenario?

In order to tackle with such a situation a concept of zero FIR is being introduced which helps the person aggrieved to file a FIR irrespective of the jurisdiction under which it should be registered and then transferred to the jurisdiction in which it should be registered.

For what purpose FIR can be used?

The main objective of filing F.I.R. is to set the criminal law in motion. And also to enable the police officer to start the investigation of the crime committed and collect all the possible pieces of evidence as soon as possible.

What is non FIR?

These do not have the backing of law per se. If the cases are non-FIR, they could either be non-cognizable cases (where police cannot act without the orders from magistrate) or they can be disturbances to public order and tranquillity (Chapter VIII, X and XI of the CrPC).

Who file petitions in criminal cases?

2) The Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions are one of the important task of the Magistrate/Judge in the criminal courts. The filing of Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions will start even before registering the case by way of Anticipatory bail application.

Can FIR be used as evidence?

An FIR is not a substantive piece of evidence. As per section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, stating the use of FIR, “a FIR is not a substantial piece of evidence. It can only be used for corroborating or contradicting its maker.

What is a zero fir and how is it useful?

A Zero FIR is extremely useful for circumstances wherein a grave offence like murder, assault or an accident has taken place that requires instantaneous measures to be taken rather than contemplating about the jurisdictional limitations of a police station. However, misuse of this tool is also possible.

What happens if a zero fir is not sent to police?

In case a Zero FIR is not sent to the competent police station well within time, then opposing party may register an FIR at a police station which it prefers and get hold of an investigation report in its favour.

What is zero fir in Nirbhaya case?

After the heinous December 2012 gang rape of a 23 year old girl in Delhi (also known as the Nirbhaya case), Justice Verma Committee Report recommended the provision of Zero FIR. However, it must be noted that the concept of zero FIR existed even before the Justice Verma Commission recommended it.

What is firfir and what is its purpose?

FIR stands for First Information Report. It is a written document prepared by the police in point of time regarding to the commission of a cognizable offence that is given to the police and is recorded.