New Criminal Laws: Register FIR Sitting At Your Home Via WhatsApp, E-mail

New Criminal Laws: The Indian government has implemented three new criminal laws from 1st July. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been replaced with the Indian Justice Code or Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaced the CrPC, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian Evidence Act. Many rules and regulations will change as a result of the implementation of these three new laws, including the registration of FIR.

E-FIR Registration

Now you will be able to register FIR through WhatsApp and E-mail as well. The complainant can now register FIR while sitting at their homes through WhatsApp and E-mail, without the hassle of going to the Police Station. The victim must visit the Police Station within three days after registering e-FIR, otherwise, it will considered fake. Visit the Delhi Police website or register with any other communication means such as SMS, WhatsApp, or E-mail. Fill in the details required for registering the FIR, including your personal details, incident details, and required documents. The SHO will review the FIR and assign it to the investigating officer. A free copy of the FIR will be provided to the complainant.