Author: JV Media

NEW DELHI: In India, a First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offense. Cognizable offenses are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and theft, that are punishable by imprisonment of more than three years. In the case of a cognizable offense, the police have the authority to investigate and make arrests without a warrant. If you have information about the commission of a cognizable offense, you can register an FIR at the nearest police station. To do so, you will need to provide the following…