Why in News?
Telangana Police issued new norms allowing FIR registration at the complainant’s residence in select sensitive cases, marking a shift from station-centric policing.
Description:
Key Terms:
- FIR (First Information Report): Document recording information about a cognizable offence under CrPC.
- Zero FIR: FIR registered at any police station irrespective of territorial jurisdiction.
- Cognizable offence: Police can register FIR and investigate without court approval.
What has Changed:
- FIRs can be registered at the complainant’s home instead of only at police stations in certain sensitive cases.
- Registration can be done by jurisdictional police or any police officer (as Zero FIR).
Sensitive Cases Covered:
- Offences against women and children
- Human body–related offences (physical harm)
- POCSO Act offences
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act offences
- Prohibition of Child Marriage Act offences
- Prohibition of Ragging Act offences
- Property offences (where vulnerability exists)
Rationale:
- Victims may be physically/mentally unfit or in trauma to visit stations.
- Immediate FIR is critical for safety, evidence preservation, and access to justice.
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