FIR Tips- Has the police refused to register an FIR, then complain here

Today, crime has increased so much in the world that we need to be alert and aware of the law if you have been a victim of any atrocity and your FIR has not been registered by the police, then it can become a cause of trouble, due to lack of information people get frustrated and think what to do now, but you do not worry, we will tell you what you can do if the police do not register an FIR, let's know about it-

Escalate your complaint: If the police refuse to register your FIR, you have the right to escalate the matter. You should file a complaint with a senior officer of the police department.

Contact the Metropolitan Magistrate: If the senior officer fails to address your complaint satisfactorily, you can escalate the matter by contacting the Metropolitan Magistrate under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The magistrate has the right to direct the police to register an FIR and proceed with the investigation.

Know your rights: The rules are clear that if the police refuse to register an FIR without any valid reason, disciplinary action should be taken against the concerned officials.

Use online FIR registration: By visiting the website of your local police station, you can easily register your complaint electronically, which can sometimes speed up the process.