Legal Notices & Complaint Filing
Police Complaints & F.I.R
Drafting and filing police complaints and FIRs, zero and e-FIRs, and escalation to the SP or Magistrate when police do not act.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹3,000 – ₹25,000
- Typical duration
- 7 days
Service overview
- A First Information Report (FIR) is the first step in criminal proceedings for cognizable offences such as theft, fraud, assault and cheating
- Police must register an FIR under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
- WCP professionals help you draft clear complaints and file them correctly, and WCP professionals pursue legal remedies if police fail to act
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Victims of crimes such as cheating, theft, cyber fraud, criminal breach of trust, harassment or assault.
- Businesses facing employee or vendor fraud.
- When the police refuse or delay registering your complaint.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
case assessment 2. drafting, 3. procedural guidance and follow-ups.
Key deliverables
case assessment 2. drafted complaint or FIR, 3. the escalation plan
Standard turnaround time
The FIR should be registered on the same day, or within 14 days if an enquiry is needed. The investigation then runs from a few months up to a year or more.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No fee to file a police complaint or FIR.
The FIR should be registered promptly on receiving information of a cognizable offence; for offences punishable with three to seven years' imprisonment, the police may first hold a preliminary enquiry, to be completed within 14 days.
Key outcomes: a registered FIR leading to investigation and a charge-sheet or closure report, or escalation if the police refuse.
Forms & filings involved
An FIR needs no special form, just an oral or written complaint, or an e-FIR. Escalation goes by written complaint to the SP, then an application with an affidavit to the magistrate.
Documents required
the written, evidence, and accused and witness details.
What we need from you
- ID proof
- Address and contact details
- Written account of the incident
- Details of the accused
- Supporting evidence
- Witness details
- Medical report( if required)
- Property ownership proof(if theft or loss)
- Signed vakalatnama
Important conditions
An FIR is registered only for cognizable offences; non-cognizable matters are recorded separately and need the Magistrate's permission to investigate.
The complaint must be truthful — giving false information to the police is itself an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Additional information
A zero FIR can be registered at any police station regardless of where the offence occurred, and is transferred to the station with jurisdiction.
The informant is entitled to a free copy of the FIR, and victims are entitled to information on the progress of the investigation under the BNSS.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
Which section governs FIR registration now?
Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaced Section 154 of the CrPC.
Can police hold an enquiry before registering an FIR?
For offences punishable with three to seven years, a preliminary enquiry may be held and must be completed within 14 days.
Do I get a copy of the FIR?
Yes, the informant is entitled to a free copy.
What if the police refuse to act?
Write to the Superintendent of Police, and if needed apply to the Magistrate to direct an investigation.