No action taken by police after filing of FIR

647 votes

Please discribe what is your problam.
In case you put FIR with Ss. 156(3). so please you wait for police investigation. Beacause police doing investigation in 60 days. After investigation they submitted challan copy to court. Fir / Fr

Advocate Makbul Hussain LawRato

879 votes

You can approach the court for directions seeking fair and proper investigation after making representation to the SP & SHO of concerned police station and when no action has been taken on the same after reasonable time.
You will need copy of FIR. and copy (copies) of representation s made by you to the SP& SHO.
Please note that final report has to be filed in court within 90 days of arrest of accused.
Additionally, you can also track details of FIR on Rajasthan Police's website.

Advocate Prabuddha Sharma LawRato

510 votes

You can approach the magistrate under section 156(3) for supervising and fair investigation or you can move under section 210 to the concerned magistrate for calling the progress report from the investigation officer. If nothing happens in that also, you can file misc petition before the high court under section 482 for fair and judicious investigatoon

Advocate Hemant Taylor LawRato

880 votes

In this query you have asked for me that if a police office does not start any investigation to the matter then you have to file the application to the magistrate of section 210 crpc then the court xan asked for report by the police.

Advocate Raunak Gupta LawRato

514 votes

Dear, file a application u/s 210 crpc in court seeking that no investigation done by police officer. Than court will ask police to show complete process what they have done till now.further Court will direct police for proper investigation. Thank you

Advocate Vikash Choudhary LawRato

399 votes

When the police do not take action after the filing of an FIR (First Information Report), it can be frustrating, but there are steps you can take to address this situation:

1. Follow Up with the Police: Initially, follow up with the police department regarding the status of your FIR. Sometimes, delays can occur due to administrative reasons.
2. Seek an Action Taken Report: Request an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the police. This report outlines the actions taken by the police regarding your FIR.
3. Meet with Higher Authorities: If the local police station does not respond adequately, consider meeting with higher-ranking police officials or the Superintendent of Police (SP) to escalate the matter.
4. Approach the Magistrate: If the police do not take action, you can approach the Magistrate's Court with a private complaint under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The Magistrate can direct the police to investigate the case.
5. Consult an Advocate: Seek legal counsel from an advocate who specializes in criminal law. They can guide you on the best course of action and represent your interests.
6. File a Writ Petition: In cases of gross negligence or inaction by the police, you may consider filing a writ petition in the High Court seeking directions for a proper investigation.
7. Document Everything: Maintain a record of all interactions with the police, including dates, times, names of officers, and details of conversations.
8. Explore Alternative Remedies: Depending on the nature of your case, you may also explore alternative legal remedies available to you.

Remember that timely and appropriate action is essential when the police do not take action after an FIR. Consulting with a legal expert can provide valuable guidance in navigating this situation.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato