FIR
An FIR or First Information Report is a written document that is filed by the police. It is different from a police complaint. An FIR is filled if a cognizable offence has occurred, i.e. an offence for which police can take action without prior court approval (a warrant). A police complaint can be filled both in the case of a cognizable as well as a non-cognizaleave offence (offence where police cannot arrest without a warrant). In the Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 ('CrPC') defines what amounts to first information.
The need to file an FIR arises in the case of loss or theft of important documents like Educational Certificates, Birth Certificate, PAN Card, Election Card (Voter ID), Driving Licence, Passport, Property sale-purchase papers etc. Loss of mobile phone is another common occurrence when one needs to file an FIR.
In order to get a duplicate of any lost documents one has to attach a copy of the F.I.R along with the application. In addition any unauthorised person can misuse your lost original documents. Hence it is important to lodge a F.I.R for the lost documents with the local Police station and get a copy of the same which will serve as an evidential proof for you.
Three or more copies of the application should be made. Namely one for police station record, another copy for duplicate Document Application and finally a copy for one’s own record. The report should be duly signed by the Police Officer In-charge with his name and designation, Police station Address Stamp.
An FIR must include the following Items
Police Station…………….. District .........................
1. Personal details of the Complainant / Informant:
(a) Name
(b) Father's / Husband's Name
(c) Address
(d) Phone number & Fax
(e) Email:
2. Place of Occurrence:
a) Distance from the police station
b) Direction from the police station
3. Date and Hour of Occurrence:
4. Offence:
a) Nature of the offence (e.g. murder, theft, rape, etc.)
b) Section (To be decided/written by Office only)
c) Particulars of the property (in case one has got stolen):
5. Description of the accused:
6. Details of witnesses (if any)
7. Complaint: Briefly lay down the facts regarding the incident reported in an accurate way.
Note: At the end of the complaint, the complainant’s/informant’s signature or thumb impression should be there.
Sample format of an FIR.
From
Applicant Name
Contact Address
Mobile number/Phone number
E-mail id.
Date.______
To,
The Police Officer In charge
Address ( Local Police station)
Respected Sir,
Sub. : Loss of my ORIGINAL _____________(mention your lost document
name and Number)
While travelling from _______(place) to __________(place) by bus/ train/ walk
I have lost my Original __________ bearing No.____________ along with
(name other documents if any) some where. (If you have any idea or chance of loss at an approximate area, you can mention the same in your application). Sir,to avoid any misuse of my above ___________ I seek your help and request you to kindly register my F.I.R in the subject matter.
For your ready reference I enclose herewith
(a) copy of lost ____________
(b) copy of ______________ as I.D proof.
Hope you will do the needful favourably at the earliest.
Thanks and regards
Yours Sincerely
____________(your signature)
____________(your Name)
From
(Applicant’s Name), Father’s/Husband’s Name
(Applicant’s contact address)
(Applicant’s contact mobile number/Phone number)
Applicant’s e-mail id. (If any)
Date.______
To,
The Police Officer In charge
Address (Name of Local Police station)
Sub. : (mention subject e.g. your lost document/phone name and Number)
Through, Proctor, AMU, Aligarh
Respected Sir,
I would like to bring the following facts to your kind notice:(Include details/contents 1-7 as given in Proforma)
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………..
I seek your help and request you to kindly register my F.I.R in the subject matter.For your ready reference I enclose herewith
(a) Copy of [Complainant/Informant] I.D. proof.
Hope you will do the needful favourably at the earliest.
Thanks and regards
Yours Sincerely
____________( Complainant/Informant Signature)
____________( Complainant/Informant Name)
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