What is the full form of FIRFIR: First Information ReportFIR stands for First Information Report. It 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. Police cannot refuse to register a FIR as it is against the law. An FIR is a very important document because it helps in the process of criminal justice. Only after the FIR is registered, the Police can start the investigation. 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.
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