What are the alternatives if police refuses to file FIR?

Consequences of non-registration of FIR The aggrieved person may file a writ petition in the respective High Court for the issuing of Writ of Mandamus against the delinquent police officers, and then the Court would direct them to come up with the reasoning as to why they did not lodge the report.

What to do if police does not take action?

You can file writ in high court of your state which can direct and even direct police personnel who has shown negligence in his work and did not take any action against culprits.

What is the effect of delay in lodging FIR?

Delay in filing FIR is fatal to the prosecution case. When prosecution fails to explain the delay, FIR should be viewed with suspicion. If the delay in lodging the FIR is explained, it loses no weight. Delay in giving first information can be condoned if there is the satisfactory explanation.

Who can file FIR under CRPC?

Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence can file an FIR. It is not necessary that only the victim of the crime should file an FIR. A police officer who comes to know about a cognizable offence can file an FIR himself/herself. being committed.

What is First Information Report under CRPC?

Sec. 154 of the CRPC deals with First Information Report (FIR) i.e. first information of a cognizable crime to the police. FIR is not defined in the Code but it means information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence given to the police first in point of time.

Where do most police complaints come from?

Complaints received The majority of force complaints (22,238 or 84\% of all complaints) were received by large municipal police departments. Municipal departments also received the greatest number of force complaints on a per officer basis (9.5 per 100) and per officer responding to calls for service (15.4 per 100).