Tag Archives: First Information Report

FIRs in public domain by CBI

By | November 29, 2016
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CBI starts to file FIRs in public domain New Delhi: CBI has started publishing FIRs on its website, a step which comes in compliance with the Supreme Court order directing every police force to publish FIR records within 24 hours of registration. CBI Director Anil Sinha The agency, which had been citing exemption from RTI Act, whenever asked… Read More »

First Information Report (FIR) FAQ’s

By | January 31, 2016
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What are the categories of Criminal offences ? Criminal offences are classified into two categories depending on the degree of seriousness / cognizance i.e. cognizable and non-cognizable offence. What is Cognizable Offence for filing First Information Report (FIR)  ? A cognizable offence is one in which the police may arrest a person without warrant. They are… Read More »