shyamal 03 January 2021

Ipc vs crpc

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CAN A POLICE STATION REGISTER A FIR UNDER SECTIONS OF CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

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This discussion clarifies the distinction between the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) regarding the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs). An FIR is a crucial initial document in criminal proceedings, detailing the victim's account. Crucially, FIRs are registered under Section 154 of the CrPC, specifically for cognizable offences, and not under the IPC itself, which defines the substantive offences.

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Pradipta Nath (Advocate) 03 January 2021

FIR is registered under Cr.Pc.

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 04 January 2021

' FIR is the first document prepared in criminal proceedings. FIR is a document that places on record the victim's side of the story. ... Section 154[1] of the Criminal Procedure Code (hereinafter referred to as CrPC), 1973, makes it clear that an FIR can be registered in cognizable offenses[2] only.