The FIR registration rules in UP has changed after the UP DGP order on March 30. Now the police will not register FIR for 31 compliant offences, like cheque bounce and dowry. Such complainants must go to magistrates to register FIR.
UP Police restricted to register FIR for 31 compliant cases
Police restricted to register FIR for 31 compliant cases, includes dowry harassment and cheque bounce. These cases now starts as private complaints. This decision taken after the Allahabad High Court and follows the BNSS 2023 procedures.
While police may help with safety or urgent issues, the criminal process will begin in court. This aims to reduce misuse, standardize procedures, and conform to complaint case protocols.
Background: Court Scrutiny and BNSS 2023 Compliance
Complainants should write a detailed complaint, attach evidence, list witnesses, and file it with the appropriate magistrate. The court may question the complainant, issue a process, or order a limited police inquiry. For cheque bounce issues, firms should include bank memos, notices, and proof of delivery. UP FIR registration will still be available for serious crimes, but these 31 offences will now go through the court first.
The directive is a response to the Allahabad High Court’s examination of how police were handling complaint-only cases. The DGP has adjusted procedures to follow the complaint route. Initial reports suggest that police clarified that not every complaint will result in an FIR.
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