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

Where the property or matter is in Jaipur, here is a general overview of common questions on what to do if police refuse to register your fir for someone in Jaipur.

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 Jaipur

• The High Court with jurisdiction is the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench.
• Matters at the district level are generally handled at the Jaipur Metropolitan or District Court, depending on the matter.
• The relevant police authority is the Jaipur Police Commissionerate.

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

If you would like this looked at against your own facts, a consultation is a reasonable next step.

This is general, educational information and not legal advice. Specific facts can change the analysis, so a qualified advocate should review your situation before you act.