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How to File A Complaint?

1. What are the two types of complaint reports that a police station can make?

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2. Under which provision does a police officer file an FIR? 

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3. Which police station should you ideally file a complaint at? 

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4. True or False : A complaint must always be given in writing.

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5. What details should be included in an FIR? 

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6. What is filed when the local police station refuses to register an FIR?

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7. What steps can be taken if the local police station refuses to file an FIR: 

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8. How long can police officers take to do the preliminary inquiry before filing FIR? 

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9. Once the FIR is filed, what should the victim do to keep a record of it? 

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Answers :

1.FIR and NCR 

2.Section 154 of CrPC

3.police station with territorial jurisdiction

4.False 

5.Informant Details,Date & Time of Filing,Offense Detail,Incident Description,Accused Details,Victim Details

6.A Zero FIR at another station

7. a. Approach Superintendent

b. Send written complaint by RPAD

c. File a private complaint Magistrate

8. 7 Days 

9.Collect a copy of it / Keep a note of the FIR Number