Question

What is meant by a 'Zero FIR'?

• A. An FIR registered only in metropolitan cities
• B. An FIR registered without assigning a serial number
• C. An FIR registered only in cybercrime cases
• D. An FIR that can be registered at any police station irrespective of jurisdiction

Hint:

Zero FIR:

• Can be lodged at any police station.

• Applicable for cognizable offences.

• Later transferred to the police station having territorial jurisdiction.

• Ensures immediate registration of complaints.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall why Zero FIR was introduced.
It was brought in so that jurisdiction would not stop a victim from getting their complaint registered without delay.
Step 2: Eliminate the wrong descriptions.
It is not limited to metropolitan cities or cybercrime cases, and it does still get a serial number once transferred, it is only recorded as zero at the first station.
Step 3: State the correct meaning.
A Zero FIR can be registered at any police station regardless of where the offence took place, and is later transferred to the police station that actually has jurisdiction.
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