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Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
Write a brief note on First Information Report (FIR).
It is with the registration of an FIR that the police can begin their investigations into a crime. The law states that it is compulsory for an officer in charge of a police station to register an FIR whenever a person gives information about a cognizable offence. This information can be given to the police either orally or in writing.
(i)The FIR usually mentions the date, time and place of the offence, details the basic facts of the offence, including a description of the events. If known, the identity of the accused persons and witnesses is also mentioned.
(ii)The FIR also states the name and address of the complainant. There is a prescribed form in which the police registers an FIR and it is signed by the complainant. The complainant also has a legal right to get a free copy of the FIR from the police.
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The police begin their investigations into a crime with the registration of an _________.
The role of the Public Prosecutor begins once the ________ has conducted the investigation.
The judge is like an ________ in a game and conducts the _________ impartially in an open court.
The police are not allowed to _________ or ________ or _________ anyone during investigation.
According to Article 22 of the Constitution, every person has a Fundamental Right to be ___________ by a lawyer.
Shanti had stolen the gold chain of Mrs Shinde.
It is the duty of the police to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent.
The FIR usually mentions the date, time and place of the offence, details the basic facts of the offence including a description of the events.
The Public Prosecutor has no role to play in the investigation.
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