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Police not registering an FIR

When the police station refuses to write your complaint as an FIR.

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Who this is for

Victims whose complaint is being refused or delayed at the thana.

Real life (simple)

  • Police say “compromise outside, we will not write FIR”. Your complaint is about a cognisable offence.
  • Real-life move: give a written complaint and take a received copy if possible. If refused, go to the senior officer with the same paper. Keep dates. Stay peaceful.

What to do (step by step)

  1. Give a written complaint. Keep a copy with received stamp if possible.
  2. Ask clearly for FIR registration and the FIR number.
  3. If refused, go to a senior officer (ACP/DCP/SP) with the same written complaint.
  4. You can send the complaint by registered post to the SP / Commissioner.
  5. Use state police grievance portals and CPGRAMS.
  6. For many offences, you may also approach the Magistrate with a complaint (take local legal help if needed).

Tips

  • Write facts in order: date, place, what happened, who did what.
  • Zero FIR can be registered even if the crime place is another area : ask for it when relevant.

Warnings

  • If you are in immediate danger, call emergency help first.

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Ready drafts

Replace words inside [BRACKETS] with your details. Then send it yourself. We do not collect your data. Hindi draft is available for this guide.

1) Email draft

Subject: Request for FIR registration : complaint dated [DATE]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I submitted a written complaint on [DATE] at [POLICE STATION NAME] regarding [SHORT ISSUE].

FIR has not been registered so far. I request immediate registration of FIR and action as per law.

Summary of facts: [5–10 LINES]

Name: [YOUR NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Phone: [PHONE]

2) Letter draft

To,
The Station House Officer / Superintendent of Police
[DISTRICT / CITY]

Subject: Request for registration of FIR

Respected Sir/Madam,

Please find my complaint about [ISSUE] that occurred on [DATE] at [PLACE].

I request registration of FIR and a copy of the same.

Facts: [WRITE CLEARLY]

Yours sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[PHONE]
[ADDRESS]

Links checked: 2026-07-20. This is public civic information, not legal advice. Stay peaceful and lawful.

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