Suppose F.I.R. is not registered by the Station House Officer. What are the options that the complainant has?
Explanation & Strategy
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If the Station House Officer refuses to register an FIR, the informant has multiple remedies: (1) send the complaint in writing to the Superintendent of Police under S.154(3), (2) approach the Magistrate under S.156(3) to direct investigation, (3) file a private complaint under S.200. The most effective remedy is approaching the Magistrate under S.156(3).