FIR — Set 1
Police GK · FIR · Questions 1–10 of 40
Under which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is the First Information Report (FIR) registered?
Correct Answer: A. Section 154
The First Information Report is registered under Section 154 of the CrPC. This section mandates the recording of information regarding cognizable offences. It is the legal basis for starting a police investigation.
What is the primary nature of the offence for which an FIR is registered?
Correct Answer: A. Cognizable offence
An FIR is registered specifically for cognizable offences where police can act without a warrant. Non-cognizable offences are recorded in a separate register, often called the NCR. Serious crimes like murder and theft fall under the cognizable category.
If an officer in charge of a police station refuses to record an FIR, to whom can the information be sent in writing?
Correct Answer: C. Superintendent of Police
If the station officer refuses to record the FIR, the informant can send the information to the Superintendent of Police (SP). The SP can then investigate the matter personally or direct a subordinate to do so. This provision ensures a remedy against police inaction.
What is the evidentiary value of an FIR during a trial?
Correct Answer: D. It is used for corroboration or contradiction
An FIR is not considered substantive evidence by itself. It can be used to corroborate or contradict the testimony of the person who lodged it. It mainly demonstrates the earliest version of the alleged incident.
Who is entitled to receive a copy of the FIR free of cost immediately after it is recorded?
Correct Answer: A. The Informant
The law mandates that a copy of the FIR be given to the informant free of cost. This ensures transparency for the person who reported the crime. The accused receives a copy later when the charge sheet is filed.
Is the signature of the person giving the information mandatory on the written FIR?
Correct Answer: C. Yes, it is mandatory
The correct answer is 'Yes, it is mandatory'. The person giving the information must sign the FIR after it is reduced to writing. This authenticates that the recorded information matches what the informant stated. Refusal to sign the statement can be a punishable offence.
What is a 'Zero FIR'?
Correct Answer: C. FIR registered irrespective of jurisdiction
A Zero FIR is registered when a police station receives information about a crime committed outside its jurisdiction. It is given the number '0' and then transferred to the appropriate police station. This mechanism prevents delay in reporting serious crimes.
Which landmark Supreme Court judgment made the registration of FIR mandatory if the information discloses a cognizable offence?
Correct Answer: D. Lalita Kumari vs. Govt. of U.P.
The Lalita Kumari vs. Govt. of U.P. judgment held that registration of FIR is mandatory if the information discloses a cognizable offence. The police cannot conduct a preliminary inquiry in such clear cases. This ruling curbed police discretion in refusing FIRs.
What happens if information is given orally to the police officer regarding a cognizable offence?
Correct Answer: A. It must be reduced to writing
Oral information must be reduced to writing by the officer or under his direction. After writing it down, it must be read over to the informant. This ensures the written record accurately reflects the oral statement.
Does the Code of Criminal Procedure explicitly define the term 'First Information Report'?
Correct Answer: D. No, it is not explicitly defined
The term 'First Information Report' is not explicitly defined in the CrPC definitions. Section 154 describes the procedure for recording information about cognizable offences. The term FIR is a name given to this written information in police regulations.