What to Do If Police Refuse to Register Your FIR: Frequently Asked Questions in Chandigarh

In Chandigarh, common questions on what to do if police refuse to register your fir, explained in plain terms, for someone in Chandigarh.

Before the frequently asked questions

Under BNSS s.173(4), if the police refuse to register an FIR, the aggrieved person may send the substance of the information in writing, by post, to the Superintendent of Police.

If this does not lead to registration, the next step is an application to the jurisdictional Magistrate for a direction to register the FIR, which under BNSS s.175(3) must be supported by an affidavit.

Frequently asked questions

What is my first step if a police station refuses to register my complaint?

Send the substance of your complaint in writing, by post, to the Superintendent of Police, as provided under BNSS s.173(4).

What if the SP also does not act?

You can apply to the jurisdictional Magistrate for a direction to register the FIR. BNSS s.175(3) requires this application to be supported by an affidavit.

Relevant forums in Chandigarh

• The High Court with jurisdiction is the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
• Matters at the district level are generally handled at the Chandigarh District Courts Complex, Sector 43.
• The relevant police authority is the UT Chandigarh Police.

For a fuller explanation, see FIR Registration and Zero FIR: How It Works and Preliminary Enquiry Before an FIR: When Police Can Hold One.

Where this applies to a live matter, it is usually worth discussing it in a consultation before acting.

This page is general information about the law in India and is not legal advice. The position can vary with the facts, so it is worth getting advice on your specific situation.