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What is the procedure to file a nc complaint ?


17-Jul-2024 (In Criminal Law)
Hi, I would like to know the documents n process to file non cognizable complaint in Indian police station. Thanks
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Answer #1
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In India, an NC (Non-Cognizable) complaint refers to reporting a minor offense like verbal abuse, public nuisance, or simple threats where the police cannot arrest the accused or start an investigation without a magistrate's permission. These complaints are recorded in the police station?s general diary or daily log.

To file an NC complaint:

  • Offline: Visit the police station with jurisdiction over the area where the incident occurred. The police will document the complaint and issue you a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) copy for your records.

  • Online: Some states allow online filing through the state police department?s official website. You'll need to register/log in and complete the complaint form with the required details.

After filing, if you want further action (like an investigation or summons), you'll likely need to approach the magistrate's court with the NCR to seek permission for the police to proceed.

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Answer #2
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Hi, The procedure to file non cognizable case before any police station requires material evidence to prove your case prima facie. If you intend to file case relying upon documents, in such event you need to furnish copies of such documents along with your written complaint at the relevant police station. Up on receiving your complaint, the police will issue an FIR and thereafter notice to the accuse. Note : In non cognizable cases police cannot directly arrest the accuse.
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Answer #3
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Hi A complaint should be written on plain paper(double sides) with the following details a) Name , address, phone number, age of complainant. b) Name , address,phone number, age of Accused c) Date and time of occurence of crime. d) Complaint in detail. e) Any material evidence in support of complaint(phone call recordings, photographs etc). Once you file the complaint, police will register the FIR as stipulated by Section 154 of Cr.p.C Once the FIR is filed, the accused is either issued a notice under section 41(a) of Cr.P.C to present his side or brought to the police station directly by cops. Once the accused present's his side of story , his statement is recorded. If there are witnesses, their statement is also recorded under section 161 of Cr.P.C. Subsequently a crime number is issued, charge sheet is filed and the matter is presented to court for trial
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Answer #4
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Dear Concerned, in response to your query, kindly approach your area PS with a normal written complaint stating the facts. You should not be worried much if the nature of offence turns out to be non-cognisable offence or a Cognisable offence. Its for law to decide. Further you have not briefed any of your grievances, in absence of such details its very difficult to assist you further.
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Answer #5
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In a non-cognizable case, the police does not have the power to conduct any investigation without the orders of the court. Therefore, the police will not conduct any enquiry in a non-cognizable case. Moreover, the police does not register any FIR in a non-cognizable case; it merely enters the details of the non-cognizable case in the General Diary / Station Diary of the police station and also in the Non-Cognizable Register. It goes without saying that the police does not have any power of arrest in a non-cognizable case. If you want action to be taken in a non-cognizable case, you will have to file a private complaint in the court. However, sometimes, where breach of peace is suspected from a complaint given in a non-cognizable, the police may conduct a limited enquiry to start the so-called “chapter proceedings” under Section 107 of Cr.P.C. to obtain security for keeping peace], in order to ensure that there is no breach of peace. The remedy file a private complaint in Court
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