What is the full form of FIR

FIR: First Information Report

The First Information Report is a written document prepared by Police when they receive an information about a cognizable offence.

In a cognizable offence, a Police officer has an authority to make an arrest without warrant.

It is a complaint generally filed by the victim or someone else on his/her behalf. When the FIR is registered by the Police, a signed copy is also given to the victim or the same person who filed the FIR.

An FIR is a very important document because it helps in the process of criminal justice. Once a FIR is registered, the content of the FIR can't be changed except by a ruling from High court or Supreme court of India.

The information in the FIR register is maintained at every police station. An FIR page contains the following information.

• FIR number
• Victim's name or the name of the person who reports the complaint
• Name and description of the offender (if known)
• Description of the offence
• Place and time of the offence

Rules to file an FIR

• Anyone can file an FIR who knows about the commission of the cognizable offence.
• Police must write it down when the information about the commission of the cognizable offence is given orally.
• The victim or the person who is filing the complaint has right to demand that the information recorded by police be read to him/her.
• Once the information is recorded, it must be signed by the person giving the information.