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Police & Criminal Procedure • 5 MIN READ

What to Do If Police Refuse to Register an FIR

Legal remedies available under BNSS Section 173(4) and Section 175(3) when a police station officer refuses to record a cognizable crime FIR.

Step-by-Step Practical Procedure

1

Initial Assessment & Legal Framework

Sending complaint to SP/DCP via Registered Post

2

Gathering Evidence & Preparing Documentation

Filing a Section 175(3) BNSS application before Magistrate

3

Formal Statutory Action & Legal Recourse

High Court writ petition for non-registration of FIR

Statutory Advisory & Warning:

Ensure all statements submitted to police or court authorities are accurate and supported by admissible evidence under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023).

What You Learn in This Guide:

  • Sending complaint to SP/DCP via Registered Post
  • Filing a Section 175(3) BNSS application before Magistrate
  • High Court writ petition for non-registration of FIR
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