Advantages of an F.I.R

What is the Full Form of FIR?

The full form of FIR is First Information Report. Before the Independence of India, when the British Indian Government was in power in India, the government introduced the Indian Police Act in 1861 which resulted in the establishment of a Police Force in India. Then for the first time, FIR was introduced as a new system of policing....

Importance of the F.I.R

An FIR is a basement for any case to get investigated because the filing of an FIR gives the right policy to directly go to the place where the incident took place and to enquire about the case and the Police can take any further action. An FIR ensures that the crimes are reported to the Police promptly and it helps for faster and more efficient investigations. When a crime was committed against a Victim, if the FIR was logged then the Police start enquiring about the case which helps in ensuring Justice for the victim which helps in building a better Society....

Types of F.I.R

The various types of FIR is shown below:...

Contents of an F.I.R

The following content are necessary for an FIR are shown below:...

Who can Write an F.I.R.?

An FIR is written by the Policeman per the provisions of Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure based on the complaint against any crime according to the instructions and incidents reported by the complainant (the complainant may be the victim or any witness of the offense who had complete knowledge about the crime). F.I.R. is written in the State Government Approved Diary. After the completion of writing the F.I.R., it must be read out to the complainant who must sign the statement....

Advantages of an F.I.R

Legal Protection: Lodging of an FIR ensures legal protection for the Victim by the Police as there can be a chance of attacks done by the Accused  Prompt Action: If an FIR was filed against any offense, then the Police should investigate the Case and have to collect the evidence to submit it to the Court which helps the investigations to be done promptly and efficiently. Peace of Mind: If the FIR is filed against the accused, then the victim may live without any tension as the case was handed over to the Police. So the Court ensures that Justice will be done to the Victim. Prevention of Further Crimes: If an FIR was filed against a crime then the next time no one will be daring enough to do it as there will be a chance of legal action taken by the Judiciary which helps in building a responsible society. Aid in Insurance claims: In case any damage was done to property in the offense or in case of theft, with the help of an FIR report filed against that offense, the victim can claim the insurance from the Companies....

Conclusion

An FIR ensures that the crimes are reported to the Police promptly and it helps for faster and more efficient investigations. When a crime was committed against a Victim, if the FIR was logged then the Police start enquiring about the case which helps in ensuring Justice for the victim which helps in building a better Society. An FIR report can also be submitted to the Judge as evidence in the Court at the time of trial....

FAQs on F.I.R

1. Who can logs an F.I.R.?...