Q.25
CrPC & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Sections 154(3), 156(3), 200

Suppose F.I.R. is not registered by the Station House Officer. What are the options that the complainant has?

A Approach Superintendent of Police
B Approach Magistrate by filing Private Complaint
C None of these
Both (Approach Superintendent of Police) & (Approach Magistrate by filing Private Complaint) Answer
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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).

At a Glance
Subject CrPC & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Difficulty Medium
Act Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section Sections 154(3), 156(3), 200
Answer (D) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XVII — February 2023
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