Samjho🚓 The police are not registering my FIR. What can I do?
For a serious (cognizable) crime, you can report it at any police station, even if it happened somewhere else — this is called a Zero FIR. The police must give you a free copy of the FIR. If they refuse, send your complaint in writing by post to the Superintendent of Police (SP). If the SP also does nothing, you can apply to the Magistrate, with an affidavit.
Official source
Open Samjho →Helplines (free calls)
- 112 — Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
- 15100 — Free legal aid (NALSA)
- 1930 — Online / UPI fraud
- 181 — Women helpline
- 1915 — Consumer helpline
Common questions
- How do I get free legal help?
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- I lost money in an online or UPI fraud. What should I do?
- A woman is facing violence or harassment. Where can she get help?
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- How do I check my court case status?
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- How do I file an RTI?
- A government office is not doing my work. Where do I complain?
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This is general information from official sources, not legal advice for your case. For your case, talk to a lawyer — you may get one free from the Legal Services Authority (15100).