Frequently Asked Questions

No, an FIR (First Information Report) cannot simply be withdrawn by the person who filed it. Once an FIR is […]

Yes, the police can arrest a person without a warrant in India in certain situations permitted by law. The power

Yes, the police can call a person without issuing a written notice in certain situations, but they cannot force everyone

No, the police cannot routinely check your phone without permission in India. Your mobile phone contains personal data and is

Yes, the police can complete an investigation and submit a closure report if they find no sufficient evidence or conclude

No, the police cannot refuse to register an FIR if the information given discloses a cognizable offence. Under Section 173

Yes. The police can take your phone during an investigation if they have reasonable grounds to believe that it is

The main difference between an FIR (First Information Report) and a complaint is that an FIR is registered by the

The time required to get bail in India depends on the type of offence, the court involved, and the facts

There is no fixed time limit for completing every police investigation after an FIR in India. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the police cannot keep an accused person in custody for more than