{"id":29435,"date":"2026-08-09T10:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=29435"},"modified":"2026-08-09T10:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:57:59","slug":"standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Operating Procedure for Zero FIR Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-overview-and-purpose\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_and_Purpose\"><\/span>Overview and Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Zero FIR allows any police station to register a complaint relating to a cognizable offense, irrespective of territorial jurisdiction. This mechanism ensures immediate initiation of legal processes, prevents delays due to jurisdictional issues, preserves crucial evidence, and provides timely assistance\/medical support to victims.<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Overview_and_Purpose\" >Overview and Purpose<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Cognizable_Offence\" >Cognizable Offence<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Who_May_Lodge_a_Zero_FIR\" >Who May Lodge a Zero FIR?<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Mandatory_Obligations_of_Police_Officers\" >Mandatory Obligations of Police Officers<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Procedural_Workflow\" >Procedural Workflow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#A_Determination_of_Offence_Category\" >A. Determination of Offence Category<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#B_Modes_of_Reporting\" >B. Modes of Reporting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#C_Special_Provisions_for_e-FIR_Section_1731ii_BNSS\" >C. Special Provisions for e-FIR [Section 173(1)(ii), BNSS]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#D_Section_1733_BNSS_2023_%E2%80%93_Preliminary_Enquiry_in_Cognizable_Offences\" >D. Section 173(3) BNSS, 2023 \u2013 Preliminary Enquiry in Cognizable Offences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Post-Registration_Protocol\" >Post-Registration Protocol<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Transfer_Checklist\" >Transfer Checklist<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Police_Action_When_Accused_Is_Present\" >Police Action When Accused Is Present<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Transfer_of_Zero_FIR\" >Transfer of Zero FIR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Step_1_Identify_the_Jurisdiction\" >Step 1: Identify the Jurisdiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Step_2_Transfer_the_Zero_FIR\" >Step 2: Transfer the Zero FIR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Responsibility_After_Transfer\" >Responsibility After Transfer<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Best_Practices\" >Best Practices<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Time_Limits_Summary\" >Time Limits Summary<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Consequences_of_Refusal\" >Consequences of Refusal<\/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\/standard-operating-procedure-for-zero-fir-registration\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provision is statutorily recognized under <strong>Section 173(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)<\/strong>, which mandates registration of information for cognizable offenses \u201cirrespective of the area where the offense is committed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-cognizable-offence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cognizable_Offence\"><\/span>Cognizable Offence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cognizable offense is an offense in which a police officer has the legal authority to register an FIR and investigate the case without prior authorization from a magistrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-may-lodge-a-zero-fir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_May_Lodge_a_Zero_FIR\"><\/span>Who May Lodge a Zero FIR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A zero FIR may be lodged by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The victim of the offense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any family member or relative of the victim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person with knowledge of the facts of the incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mandatory-obligations-of-police-officers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Obligations_of_Police_Officers\"><\/span>Mandatory Obligations of Police Officers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police officers have a statutory duty to register information disclosing a cognizable offense promptly. Key obligations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Territorial Restriction:<\/strong> The officer-in-charge must register a zero FIR even if the offense occurred outside the station\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Numbering:<\/strong> Registered as \u201cZero FIR\u201d (serial number 0(1), 0(2), 0(3), and so on) and later transferred to the jurisdictional Police Station for regular FIR numbering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Copy:<\/strong> A copy of the registered information must be provided to the informant\/victim immediately, free of cost [Section 173(2), BNSS].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate Action:<\/strong> Secure the crime scene, preserve evidence, provide medical assistance (if required), and record preliminary details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-procedural-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Workflow\"><\/span>Procedural Workflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-determination-of-offence-category\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Determination_of_Offence_Category\"><\/span>A. Determination of Offence Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cognizable <\/strong>Offense\u2014Register Zero FIR immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Cognizable <\/strong>Offense\u2014The substance of the information shall be entered in the General Diary (GD)\/Station House Diary. The informant shall be politely advised to lodge a complaint with the jurisdictional Police Station or approach the concerned Judicial Magistrate under Section 175 (3)\/175 (4) of BNSS for necessary directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-b-modes-of-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Modes_of_Reporting\"><\/span>B. Modes of Reporting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Person (oral or written)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic means (email, online portal, telephone followed by written confirmation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-c-special-provisions-for-e-fir-section-173-1-ii-bnss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Special_Provisions_for_e-FIR_Section_1731ii_BNSS\"><\/span>C. Special Provisions for e-FIR [Section 173(1)(ii), BNSS]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The requirement for an electronic communication to be signed within three days under Section 173(2) of the BNSS acts as a formalization process to transform a digital report into a legal record, yet it includes a critical safeguard to ensure justice is not hindered by technicalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the signature provides necessary accountability and verification for the informant&#8217;s statement, the law mandates that in cases of serious cognizable offenses, the police must not halt their proceedings simply because the three-day window has lapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, the officer is duty-bound to verify the authenticity of the information and, if found truthful, proceed with the investigation or transfer the report to the jurisdictional station. This ensures that the state&#8217;s obligation to prosecute crime and protect the society remains paramount, preventing an accused from escaping liability due to a procedural delay or the informant&#8217;s subsequent failure to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-d-section-173-3-bnss-2023-preliminary-enquiry-in-cognizable-offences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Section_1733_BNSS_2023_%E2%80%93_Preliminary_Enquiry_in_Cognizable_Offences\"><\/span>D. Section 173(3) BNSS, 2023 \u2013 Preliminary Enquiry in Cognizable Offences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Section 173 of the BNSS<\/strong> creates a two-fold mechanism for reporting cognizable crimes. First, it codifies <strong>Zero FIR<\/strong>, allowing victims to lodge a report at any police station regardless of where the crime took place. Second, under <strong>Section 173(3)<\/strong>, if the alleged offense carries 3 to 7 years in prison, police may obtain permission from a Deputy Superintendent of Police to run a 14-day preliminary inquiry. This ensures immediate reporting access while safeguarding individuals from hasty or arbitrary prosecution if a <em>prima facie<\/em> case does not exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-post-registration-protocol\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Registration_Protocol\"><\/span>Post-Registration Protocol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record the substance in the General Diary (GD).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take immediate measures to preserve evidence and assist the victim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform the informant about the transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expeditiously transfer the case to the jurisdictional police station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-transfer-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Checklist\"><\/span>Transfer Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure the following are sent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original Zero FIR and statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizure memos and evidence inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical reports (if any)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrest memo and inspection memo (if accused arrested)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GD extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-police-action-when-accused-is-present\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Police_Action_When_Accused_Is_Present\"><\/span>Police Action When Accused Is Present<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The police must first register the Zero FIR immediately. Upon registration, they may arrest the accused (in cognizable cases), secure evidence, record statements if offered, and follow all legal safeguards. The accused must be produced before the magistrate within <strong>24 hours,<\/strong> and the entire case must be transferred promptly to the jurisdictional police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-transfer-of-zero-fir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_of_Zero_FIR\"><\/span>Transfer of Zero FIR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transfer of a Zero FIR should be carried out promptly to ensure that the investigation is undertaken by the police station having territorial jurisdiction. The following procedure should be followed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-identify-the-jurisdiction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Identify_the_Jurisdiction\"><\/span>Step 1: Identify the Jurisdiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ascertain the police station having territorial jurisdiction over the place of occurrence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the jurisdiction carefully, as a Zero FIR can be transferred only once through the <strong>Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-transfer-the-zero-fir\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Transfer_the_Zero_FIR\"><\/span>Step 2: Transfer the Zero FIR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer the Zero FIR <strong>within 24 hours of its registration<\/strong> through:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CCTNS<\/strong>, where the jurisdictional police station is within the same state; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official electronic means<\/strong>, such as <strong>email<\/strong> or the <strong>Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC)<\/strong> platform, where the jurisdictional police station is located outside the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Officer-in-Charge (OC)<\/strong> of the transferring police station shall dispatch the physical records <strong>immediately, and in no case later than 48 hours<\/strong>, to the jurisdictional police station. These shall include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The signed original complaint;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A certified copy of the Zero FIR;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity proof of the complainant (if available);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complainant&#8217;s mobile number, email address, and other contact details (if available);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The relevant General Diary (GD) extract;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical reports, if any; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other supporting documents available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where the Zero FIR is transferred to a police station <strong>outside the <\/strong>state, the physical records shall be forwarded <strong>through the jurisdictional Superintendent of Police (SP) or Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-responsibility-after-transfer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responsibility_After_Transfer\"><\/span>Responsibility After Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon receipt of the Zero FIR, the jurisdictional Police Station shall immediately assign a regular FIR number, continue the investigation from the stage reached, and ensure that no investigative delay occurs because of the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices\"><\/span>Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular training of staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a dedicated Zero FIR register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The information shall be recorded accurately in the words of the informant as far as practicable, without alteration, omission, or addition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where the information clearly discloses a cognizable offense, registration of a Zero FIR shall not be postponed for conducting a preliminary inquiry, except where specifically permitted by law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform the complainant of the Zero FIR number, date, and the police station to which it will be transferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The information shall be read over to the informant and signed or thumb-impressed by the informant after confirming its correctness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use CCTNS for fast transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervisory monitoring through Daily Crime Reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circle Officers\/SDPOs\/ACPs shall periodically review pending Zero FIR transfers to ensure timely compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve physical and electronic evidence, including CCTV footage, mobile phones, digital records, and electronic communications, wherever relevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange immediate medical care, counselling (where required), protection, shelter, and other victim support services through the appropriate authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where the victim is a woman, child, senior citizen, or person with a disability, the provisions of the BNSS and other applicable laws regarding recording of statements, place of recording, interpreter\/special educator, and assistance shall be strictly followed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cases of sexual offenses, the statement of the woman victim shall be recorded by a woman police officer or any woman officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-time-limits-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Limits_Summary\"><\/span>Time Limits Summary<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>Action<\/th><th>Timeline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Register Zero FIR<\/td><td>Immediately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical help to the victim<\/td><td>Immediately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Give a free copy.<\/td><td>Immediately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preserve evidence.<\/td><td>Immediately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer through CCTNS\/electronic mode<\/td><td>Within 24 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dispatch physical records.<\/td><td>Within 48 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-consequences-of-refusal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Refusal\"><\/span>Consequences of Refusal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refusal to register information disclosing a cognizable offense violates the directions of the Supreme Court in <em>Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh<\/em> and may attract criminal liability under Section 199 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, apart from departmental disciplinary proceedings and other legal consequences.<\/p>\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 <strong>Zero FIR<\/strong> is a citizen-centric reform that removes jurisdictional barriers and ensures immediate access to justice. Its strict implementation is a fundamental duty of every police officer, protecting victims\u2019 rights, enabling prompt legal action, and upholding the rule of law.<\/p>\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\/zero-fir-under-bnss-2023-meaning-procedure-police-duties-legal-rights-explained\/\">Zero FIR Under BNSS 2023: Meaning, Procedure, Police Duties &amp; Legal Rights Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/types-of-first-information-reports-firs-law-procedure-and-judicial-interpretation\/\">Types of First Information Reports (FIRs): Law, Procedure, and Judicial Interpretation<\/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\/limitation-timeline-on-fir-registration-legal-framework-and-judicial-interpretation\/\">Limitation Timeline on FIR Registration: Legal Framework and Judicial Interpretation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/what-is-fir\/\">What is FIR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview and Purpose A Zero FIR allows any police station to register a complaint relating to a cognizable offense, irrespective of territorial jurisdiction. 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He has also completed Post Graduate Diplomas in Human Rights, Project Management, Corporate Management, Computer Application, Public Administration, Medical Law, Disaster Management, Fire Safety &amp; Hazards Management and Psychology. He has attended Indian government sponsored specialized training in police and management matters in SVPNPA, Hyderabad, IIM, Ahmedabad and Singapore. He is the author of the books 'Police Investigation &amp; Allied Matters' and 'Alternative Dispute Resolution: Evolving Trends and Innovations' demonstrating his commitment to knowledge sharing within the law enforcement field. As an observer for the Election Commission of India, he has gained firsthand experience in conducting assembly elections and bye-elections in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Bihar, and Tripura (twice). This exposure has given him a deep understanding of election management and the Election Commission's operations. He has also served as Chairman and as a member of various recruitment boards for the selection of police personnel in Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. Md. Imran Wahab's interests extend beyond law enforcement to include law, politics, international affairs, prison management, and business management. He has authored over 1000 articles on these diverse topics, reflecting his intellectual curiosity and desire to contribute to public discourse. He is also a research scholar in law and has contributed articles to the Indian Police Journal, National Crime Record Bureau Journal, SVP National Police Academy Journal, and International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research etc. Currently, he serves as IGP, Provisioning, West Bengal.","url":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/author\/md-imranwahab\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29435"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29724,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29435\/revisions\/29724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}