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[ Everyday Law ]

Zero FIR — when to demand it, how to escalate

A Zero FIR is the FIR you can register at any police station — not just the one with territorial jurisdiction. The SHO has no legal ground to send you away. This guide explains when to demand a Zero FIR, exactly how the procedure works, and how to escalate if the station refuses.

2026-05-20 · 14 min read

[ Everyday Law ]

How to file an FIR in India

Registration of an FIR is mandatory the moment a cognizable offence is disclosed. Section 173 of the BNSS sets the procedure; Lalita Kumari binds the SHO; and if the station refuses, three written escalations exist — the SP, the Magistrate, and the High Court.

2026-05-20 · 13 min read

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