Zero FIR means that one can file an FIR in any police station, that is, irrespective of the place of incident or jurisdiction. The same can later be transferred to the police station having jurisdiction for the investigation to begin.

What is a 0 FIR?

Zero Fir is the mode of lodging FIR in any police station irrespective of the offense committed in that area or any other area. There is no restriction over the informant to lodge zero FIR.

Can a FIR be taken back?

Once the Fir is registered, FIR cannot be canceled. Even when the complainants urge for the same. It can be disposed of only as per the manner prescribed under the Criminal Procedure Code.