In a significant overhaul of India's criminal justice system, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 has replaced the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973. Among the many updates, one notable change is the registration of a cognizable offence, now provided under Section 173 of BNSS instead of Section 154 of CrPC. This new framework introduces a streamlined process for handling Zero FIRs, ensuring that justice is more accessible and efficient. Here’s an outline of the procedural steps for submitting and processing Zero FIRs under the BNSS. 1. Lodging a Zero FIR under BNSS Step 1: Complaint Submission A complainant can approach any police station, regardless of territorial jurisdiction, to file a complaint about a cognizable offence (Section 173(1) BNSS). Step 2: Recording the Complaint Upon receiving information about a cognizable offence outside the station's jurisdiction, the Station House Officer (SHO) or the duty officer records the complaint in the Zero FIR re...
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