{"id":29294,"date":"2026-08-06T06:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=29294"},"modified":"2026-08-06T06:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:20:45","slug":"registers-maintained-at-a-police-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Registers Maintained at a Police Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A police station is the primary unit of the criminal justice system, where information regarding crimes, public complaints, investigations, and law and order is first received and acted upon. Every activity performed in a police station is documented through prescribed registers maintained under the <strong>Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)<\/strong>, State Police Regulations, Police Manuals, and departmental standing orders.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Objectives_of_Maintaining_Police_Station_Registers\" >Objectives of Maintaining Police Station Registers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Key_Objectives_at_a_Glance\" >Key Objectives at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Major_Registers_Maintained_at_a_Police_Station\" >Major Registers Maintained at a Police Station<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Overview_of_Major_Police_Station_Registers\" >Overview of Major Police Station Registers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#i_General_Diary_GD_or_Station_House_Diary\" >i. General Diary (GD) or Station House Diary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#ii_First_Information_Report_FIR_Register\" >ii. First Information Report (FIR) Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#iii_Non-Cognizable_Register_NCR\" >iii. Non-Cognizable Register (NCR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#iv_Case_Diary\" >iv. Case Diary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#v_Khatian_Register\" >v. Khatian Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#vi_Arrest_Registers_All_Arrest_Register-I_and_All_Arrest_Register-II\" >vi. Arrest Registers (All Arrest Register-I and All Arrest Register-II)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#vii_Bail_Bond_Register\" >vii. Bail Bond Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#viii_Property_Register_Malkhana_Register\" >viii. Property Register (Malkhana Register)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#ix_Summons_Register\" >ix. Summons Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#x_Warrants_Register\" >x. Warrants Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xi_Absconders_Register\" >xi. Absconders Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xii_History_Sheet\" >xii. History Sheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xiii_Surveillance_Register\" >xiii. Surveillance Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xiv_Beat_Register\" >xiv. Beat Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xv_Village_Crime_Note_Book_VCNB\" >xv. Village Crime Note Book (VCNB)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xvi_Missing_Persons_Register\" >xvi. Missing Persons Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xvii_Unnatural_Death_Case_Register_UD_Case_Register\" >xvii. Unnatural Death Case Register (UD Case Register)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xviii_Arms_and_Ammunition_Register_Reserve_InspectorRI_List\" >xviii. Arms and Ammunition Register (Reserve Inspector\/RI List)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xix_Duty_Roster_Register_Duty_Detailment_Register\" >xix. Duty Roster Register (Duty Detailment Register)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xx_Inspection_Register_Inspection_Register_Book\" >xx. Inspection Register (Inspection Register Book)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxi_Cash_Account_Register\" >xxi. Cash Account Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xx_ii_Government_Property_Register_Head_Clerk_List\" >xx ii. Government Property Register (Head Clerk List)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xx_iii_Motor_Vehicle_Log_Book_Remains_with_the_driver_of_the_vehicle\" >xx iii. Motor Vehicle Log Book (Remains with the driver of the vehicle)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xx_iv_Wireless_Message_RegisterLog_Book\" >xx iv. Wireless Message Register\/Log Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxv_Dispatch_Register\" >xxv. Dispatch Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxvi_Receipt_Register\" >xxvi. Receipt Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxvii_Confidential_Register\" >xxvii. Confidential Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xx_xxviii_Lock-up_Register\" >xx xxviii. Lock-up Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxix_Passport_Verification_Register\" >xxix. Passport Verification Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxx_CCTNSDigital_Records\" >xxx. CCTNS\/Digital Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#xxxi_Other_Registers\" >xxxi. Other Registers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Quick_Reference_Table\" >Quick Reference Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Importance_of_Proper_Maintenance_of_Registers\" >Importance of Proper Maintenance of Registers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Key_Benefits_of_Maintaining_Police_Station_Registers\" >Key Benefits of Maintaining Police Station Registers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Legal_Principles_and_Precedents\" >Legal Principles and Precedents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Important_Judicial_Principles\" >Important Judicial Principles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Leading_Judicial_Precedents_on_Police_Registers\" >Leading Judicial Precedents on Police Registers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These registers serve as official records, ensure transparency and accountability, facilitate supervision by senior officers and courts, and preserve an accurate history of police actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper maintenance of these registers is one of the most important responsibilities of the Officer-in-Charge (OC), Duty Officer, Investigating Officers, and other police personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the digital era, many of these records are also maintained electronically through the <strong>Crime and Criminal Tracking Network &amp; Systems (CCTNS)<\/strong>, although physical registers continue to be preserved wherever prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-objectives-of-maintaining-police-station-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_Maintaining_Police_Station_Registers\"><\/span>Objectives of Maintaining Police Station Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registers maintained at a police station serve several important purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To maintain an official record of all police activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure transparency and accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To facilitate criminal investigation and prosecution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enable effective supervision by senior officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To preserve documentary evidence for judicial proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain statistical records of crime and police performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To safeguard government property and public funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-objectives-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Objectives_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Key Objectives at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Objective<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Official Record<\/td><td>Maintains a permanent record of police activities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transparency &amp; Accountability<\/td><td>Ensures police actions remain accountable and open to scrutiny.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investigation Support<\/td><td>Facilitates criminal investigation and prosecution.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supervision<\/td><td>Enables effective monitoring by senior police officers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judicial Evidence<\/td><td>Preserves documentary evidence for court proceedings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crime Statistics<\/td><td>Helps maintain statistical records of crime and police performance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asset Protection<\/td><td>Safeguards government property and public funds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal Compliance<\/td><td>Ensures compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-major-registers-maintained-at-a-police-station\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Registers_Maintained_at_a_Police_Station\"><\/span>Major Registers Maintained at a Police Station<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the exact nomenclature varies from state to state, the following are the principal registers generally maintained in every police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-overview-of-major-police-station-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Major_Police_Station_Registers\"><\/span>Overview of Major Police Station Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Sl. No.<\/th><th>Register<\/th><th>Primary Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>I<\/td><td>General Diary (GD) or Station House Diary<\/td><td>Chronological record of all police station events<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ii<\/td><td>First Information Report (FIR) Register<\/td><td>Registration of FIRs under the BNSS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iii<\/td><td>Non-Cognizable Register (NCR)<\/td><td>Recording non-cognizable complaints<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iv<\/td><td>Case Diary<\/td><td>Investigation progress record<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>v<\/td><td>Khatian Register<\/td><td>Record of crimes within jurisdiction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vi<\/td><td>Arrest Registers<\/td><td>Documentation of arrests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>vii<\/td><td>Bail Bond Register<\/td><td>Details of bail and sureties<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>viii<\/td><td>Property Register (Malkhana Register)<\/td><td>Custody of seized property<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ix<\/td><td>Summons Register<\/td><td>Tracking service of summons<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>x<\/td><td>Warrants Register<\/td><td>Execution of judicial warrants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>xi\u2013xxxi<\/td><td>Other Statutory Registers<\/td><td>Operational, administrative, financial, and digital records<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-i-general-diary-gd-or-station-house-diary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i_General_Diary_GD_or_Station_House_Diary\"><\/span>i. General Diary (GD) or Station House Diary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Diary is the most important record maintained at every police station, providing a chronological account of all events occurring in or relating to the station. Typical entries include the arrival and departure of police personnel, receipt of complaints, registration of FIRs, departure of investigation parties, arrests and releases, receipt of wireless messages, visits of senior officers, law and order incidents, and other important administrative events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarded as a crucial piece of contemporaneous evidence before courts, it is maintained continuously by the Duty Officer for 24 hours, commencing at 08:00 hours and ending at 12:00 midnight, after which a fresh diary is opened for the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ii-first-information-report-fir-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ii_First_Information_Report_FIR_Register\"><\/span>ii. First Information Report (FIR) Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIR Register is a continuous record maintained throughout the calendar year to document every First Information Report registered under Section 173 of the BNSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It captures essential details such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FIR number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of the complainant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of the accused (if known)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant sections of law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brief facts of the occurrence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of the Investigating Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each FIR is assigned a unique serial number in consecutive order, beginning with No. 1 on 1 January and continuing until 31 December. At the start of the next calendar year, a fresh register is opened, and the numbering recommences from FIR No. 1, ensuring systematic documentation, transparency, and accountability in the registration of offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-iii-non-cognizable-register-ncr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iii_Non-Cognizable_Register_NCR\"><\/span>iii. Non-Cognizable Register (NCR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Complaints Register for Non-Cognizable Offences records all complaints disclosing non-cognizable offences, noting the date of complaint, particulars of the complainant, nature of complaint, action taken, and any referral to the Magistrate where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures proper documentation, accountability, and compliance with legal procedure in handling non-cognizable matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-iv-case-diary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iv_Case_Diary\"><\/span>iv. Case Diary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case diary is not a register but a statutory record maintained by the investigating officer to document the progress of an investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It provides a date-wise account of proceedings, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examination of witnesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection of evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search and seizure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrests made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert reports received<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notes on the future course of investigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These diaries are submitted to the court to assist judges in understanding how the investigation has been conducted, ensuring transparency, accountability, and judicial oversight in line with statutory requirements under the BNSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-v-khatian-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"v_Khatian_Register\"><\/span>v. Khatian Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Khatian Register in a police station is maintained to record details of crimes within the jurisdiction. It provides a systematic account of offenses, including the nature of the crime, date, place, and persons involved, ensuring proper documentation for investigation and judicial oversight. This register supports transparency and accountability in crime recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-vi-arrest-registers-all-arrest-register-i-and-all-arrest-register-ii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vi_Arrest_Registers_All_Arrest_Register-I_and_All_Arrest_Register-II\"><\/span>vi. Arrest Registers (All Arrest Register-I and All Arrest Register-II)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every arrest made by the police is entered in this register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of arrested person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of arrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grounds of arrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrest memo particulars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place of detention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production before Magistrate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All arrests made in cognizable cases are recorded in the All-Arrest Register (Part I), while arrests made in non-cognizable cases are entered in the All-Arrest Register (Part II).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-vii-bail-bond-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vii_Bail_Bond_Register\"><\/span>vii. Bail Bond Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This register contains details of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persons released on bail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sureties furnished<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions imposed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-viii-property-register-malkhana-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"viii_Property_Register_Malkhana_Register\"><\/span>viii. Property Register (Malkhana Register)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Property Register (Malkhana Register) is maintained in several parts, with each section dedicated to a specific category of seized or unclaimed property such as cash, jewellery, weapons, vehicles, narcotic substances, documents, digital devices, and other case property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each item is entered under its relevant section, assigned a unique serial number, and stored securely in the Malkhana to ensure proper custody, accountability, and ease of retrieval for court proceedings or lawful disposal. This structured division makes the register systematic, transparent, and reliable in managing diverse categories of evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ix-summons-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ix_Summons_Register\"><\/span>ix. Summons Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Summons Register is an official record maintained to track the service of summons issued by courts to witnesses. It documents the receipt of summons from the court, their delivery or service to the concerned individuals, and the subsequent return or compliance report submitted back to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This register ensures accountability and transparency in the judicial communication process, confirming that witnesses are properly notified and that procedural requirements are fulfilled in accordance with legal mandates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-x-warrants-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"x_Warrants_Register\"><\/span>x. Warrants Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Warrants Register serves as an official record of all judicial warrants and related orders issued by the courts, including arrest warrants, search warrants, proclamation orders, and attachment orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It systematically tracks the issue, execution, and return of these warrants to ensure proper compliance with court directions. By maintaining detailed entries on each warrant&#8217;s execution status and return, the register provides transparency and accountability in the enforcement process, forming a vital link between investigative agencies and judicial oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xi-absconders-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xi_Absconders_Register\"><\/span>xi. Absconders Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contains particulars of proclaimed offenders and absconding accused persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It assists in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surveillance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution of warrants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periodic review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with other police stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xii-history-sheet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xii_History_Sheet\"><\/span>xii. History Sheet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintained for habitual offenders and persons under police surveillance as permitted under police regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xiii-surveillance-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xiii_Surveillance_Register\"><\/span>xiii. Surveillance Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contains information regarding individuals kept under lawful surveillance owing to habitual criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xiv-beat-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xiv_Beat_Register\"><\/span>xiv. Beat Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintained by beat officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beat area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminals residing in the beat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerable points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xv-village-crime-note-book-vcnb\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xv_Village_Crime_Note_Book_VCNB\"><\/span>xv. Village Crime Note Book (VCNB)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintained mainly in rural police stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crime history of villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminals residing therein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerable locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important local disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xvi-missing-persons-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xvi_Missing_Persons_Register\"><\/span>xvi. Missing Persons Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records information relating to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Missing adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traced persons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unidentified persons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xvii-unnatural-death-case-register-ud-case-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xvii_Unnatural_Death_Case_Register_UD_Case_Register\"><\/span>xvii. Unnatural Death Case Register (UD Case Register)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contains particulars of unidentified dead bodies, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date of recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fingerprints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNA samples where available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disposal details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xviii-arms-and-ammunition-register-reserve-inspector-ri-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xviii_Arms_and_Ammunition_Register_Reserve_InspectorRI_List\"><\/span>xviii. Arms and Ammunition Register (Reserve Inspector\/RI List)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintains records of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government weapons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ammunition issued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposit and return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periodic inspections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xix-duty-roster-register-duty-detailment-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xix_Duty_Roster_Register_Duty_Detailment_Register\"><\/span>xix. Duty Roster Register (Duty Detailment Register)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shows deployment of police personnel for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beat duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patrol duty (Foot + Vehicle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Escort duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night duty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xx-inspection-register-inspection-register-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xx_Inspection_Register_Inspection_Register_Book\"><\/span>xx. Inspection Register (Inspection Register Book)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior officers record inspection remarks in this register after inspecting the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxi-cash-account-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxi_Cash_Account_Register\"><\/span>xxi. Cash Account Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expenditure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xx-ii-government-property-register-head-clerk-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xx_ii_Government_Property_Register_Head_Clerk_List\"><\/span>xx ii. Government Property Register (Head Clerk List)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contains inventory of government property, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firearms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xx-iii-motor-vehicle-log-book-remains-with-the-driver-of-the-vehicle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xx_iii_Motor_Vehicle_Log_Book_Remains_with_the_driver_of_the_vehicle\"><\/span>xx iii. Motor Vehicle Log Book (Remains with the driver of the vehicle)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records movement of official vehicles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Journey details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xx-iv-wireless-message-register-log-book\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xx_iv_Wireless_Message_RegisterLog_Book\"><\/span>xx iv. Wireless Message Register\/Log Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintains records of all incoming and outgoing wireless communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxv-dispatch-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxv_Dispatch_Register\"><\/span>xxv. Dispatch Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records all official correspondence dispatched from the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxvi-receipt-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxvi_Receipt_Register\"><\/span>xxvi. Receipt Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintains particulars of letters, court documents, reports, and official communications received at the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxvii-confidential-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxvii_Confidential_Register\"><\/span>xxvii. Confidential Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used for maintaining confidential communications, intelligence inputs, and classified documents under prescribed security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xx-xxviii-lock-up-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xx_xxviii_Lock-up_Register\"><\/span>xx xxviii. Lock-up Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintains details of every person lodged in the police lock-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production before court<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxix-passport-verification-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxix_Passport_Verification_Register\"><\/span>xxix. Passport Verification Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records police verification requests received for passport issuance and details of verification conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxx-cctns-digital-records\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxx_CCTNSDigital_Records\"><\/span>xxx. CCTNS\/Digital Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern police stations maintain electronic versions of many statutory registers through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network &amp; Systems (CCTNS), including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FIR records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrest records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigation records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing persons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court proceedings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital maintenance enhances transparency, efficiency, and interstate coordination while complementing prescribed physical records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalservicesindia.com\/legal-notice-in-india-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">File Legal Notice in India: Complete Guide to Drafting, Procedure, Cost &amp; Legal Rights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-xxxi-other-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xxxi_Other_Registers\"><\/span>xxxi. Other Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these, Mobile Missing Register, Civic Volunteer Duty Register, Motor Accident Case Register, Interrogation Register, Active Criminal List, UTP Register (for trial monitoring), Fed Bill Register, UD Case FIR Book, Active Criminal List, Bordering Criminal List, Railway Criminal List, Rough Register, Community Policing Register, MOB and IOB Books (where the Officer-in-Charge is of the rank of Inspector) are also maintained at the police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-quick-reference-table\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Reference_Table\"><\/span>Quick Reference Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Examples<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Crime Records<\/td><td>FIR Register, NCR, Khatian Register, Case Diary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custody Records<\/td><td>Arrest Register, Bail Bond Register, Lock-up Register<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Property Records<\/td><td>Malkhana Register, Government Property Register<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Court Records<\/td><td>Summons Register, Warrants Register<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surveillance Records<\/td><td>History Sheet, Surveillance Register, Beat Register, VCNB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administrative Records<\/td><td>Duty Roster, Inspection Register, Cash Account Register<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Records<\/td><td>CCTNS\/Digital Records<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-importance-of-proper-maintenance-of-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Proper_Maintenance_of_Registers\"><\/span>Importance of Proper Maintenance of Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accurate maintenance of police station registers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensures legality and transparency in police functioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects the rights of citizens and accused persons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens criminal investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists prosecutors during trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates judicial scrutiny.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables effective supervision by senior officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps in crime analysis and policy formulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents misuse of authority and manipulation of official records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides reliable documentary evidence during departmental inquiries and court proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-benefits-of-maintaining-police-station-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Benefits_of_Maintaining_Police_Station_Registers\"><\/span>Key Benefits of Maintaining Police Station Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Importance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Legality &amp; Transparency<\/td><td>Ensures every police action is properly documented and legally verifiable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protection of Rights<\/td><td>Safeguards the rights of citizens and accused persons through accurate record-keeping.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Criminal Investigation<\/td><td>Supports fair, effective, and evidence-based investigations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Judicial Support<\/td><td>Provides reliable records for prosecutors and courts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administrative Oversight<\/td><td>Enables supervision by senior officers and improves accountability.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crime Analysis<\/td><td>Assists in policy formulation and crime trend analysis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evidence Preservation<\/td><td>Creates dependable documentary evidence for departmental inquiries and court proceedings.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-principles-and-precedents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Principles_and_Precedents\"><\/span>Legal Principles and Precedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian courts have repeatedly stressed that proper maintenance of police station registers is vital for accountability, transparency, and evidentiary integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police (2024 INSC 383)<\/strong>, the Supreme Court held that entries in Surveillance Registers and History Sheets must strictly follow statutory rules to prevent arbitrary breaches of privacy and dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Jiju Lukose v. State of Kerala (2015)<\/strong> and <strong>Sharad Chandra v. State of Rajasthan (2015)<\/strong>, General Diary (Rojnamcha) entries were recognized as public records under Section 44 of the Police Act, 1861 and Section 172 CrPC (now Section 192 BNSS, 2023), accessible under RTI and of high evidentiary value in verifying FIR timelines or exposing police inaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, in <strong>Jitendra v. State of M.P. (2004)<\/strong> and <strong>Vijay Jain v. State of M.P. (2013)<\/strong>, the Court underscored that the Malkhana Register is indispensable for proving an unbroken chain of custody of seized property, particularly in NDPS cases; non-production invites adverse inference under Section 114(g) of the Evidence Act\u2014now Section 119(g) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023\u2014and may justify acquittal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collectively, these rulings affirm that police station registers are not mere administrative formalities but statutory safeguards central to the administration of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-important-judicial-principles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Judicial_Principles\"><\/span>Important Judicial Principles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Police station registers are statutory safeguards that ensure accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register entries must comply strictly with applicable statutory rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Diary (Rojnamcha) entries possess significant evidentiary value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malkhana Registers establish the chain of custody for seized property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to produce mandatory registers may result in adverse legal consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper record maintenance strengthens transparency and judicial oversight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-leading-judicial-precedents-on-police-registers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leading_Judicial_Precedents_on_Police_Registers\"><\/span>Leading Judicial Precedents on Police Registers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Case<\/th><th>Legal Principle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Amanatullah Khan v. Commissioner of Police (2024 INSC 383)<\/td><td>Surveillance Registers and History Sheets must strictly comply with statutory rules to protect privacy and dignity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jiju Lukose v. State of Kerala (2015)<\/td><td>General diary entries are public records with substantial evidentiary value.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharad Chandra v. State of Rajasthan (2015)<\/td><td>General diary entries help verify FIR timelines and expose police inaction.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jitendra v. State of M.P. (2004)<\/td><td>The Malkhana Register is essential for proving the chain of custody of seized property.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vijay Jain v. State of M.P. (2013)<\/td><td>Failure to produce the Malkhana Register may justify adverse inference and even acquittal.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registers maintained at a police station constitute the documentary backbone of police administration. Every complaint received, FIR registered, investigation conducted, arrest made, property seized, court process executed, and administrative activity performed is systematically recorded in these registers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their meticulous maintenance promotes professionalism, accountability, transparency, and public confidence in policing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the increasing adoption of CCTNS and digital record management, police documentation has become more efficient, yet the fundamental principle remains unchanged: every official police action must be accurately recorded, preserved, and capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Police station registers form the documentary backbone of police administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate record maintenance strengthens transparency, accountability, and professionalism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial precedents recognize the evidentiary significance of police registers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper documentation protects both citizens&#8217; rights and the integrity of criminal investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital initiatives such as CCTNS improve efficiency without replacing the legal requirement of accurate record-keeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every official police action must remain capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/ex-parte-decrees-vitiated-by-unframed-issues-non-reasoned-judgments-pramod-shroff-analysis\/\">Ex Parte Decrees Vitiated by Unframed Issues &amp; Non-Reasoned Judgments\u2014Pramod Shroff Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-duty-officer-of-a-police-station\/\">The Duty Officer of a Police Station<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/the-duty-officer-pillar-of-a-police-stations-daily-operations\/\">The Duty Officer: Pillar of a Police Station&#8217;s Daily Operations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/how-to-file-fir-in-india-police-refuse-complaint-remedies\/\">How to File FIR in Police Station in India (2026 Guide) | Remedies If Police Refuse Complaint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/copyright-registration-process-in-india-a-complete-step-by-step-guide\/\">Copyright Registration Process in India: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction A police station is the primary unit of the criminal justice system, where information regarding crimes, public complaints, investigations, and law and order is first received and acted upon. 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