Which of the following best describes Zero FIR, a term recently seen in the news?

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Zero FIR allows an FIR to be filed without any investigation, simply registering the complaint for record-keeping purposes.
Zero FIR is a special type of FIR that can only be filed for serious offenses like murder or terrorism, without the need for jurisdictional approval.
Zero FIR allows the registration of an FIR at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction, and the case is later transferred to the appropriate police station for investigation.
Zero FIR refers to an FIR filed for cases that do not require police action or investigation, such as disputes or minor offenses.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

Zero FIR
- It refers to a First Investigation Report (FIR) that is registered irrespective of the area where the offense is committed.
- The police in such a case can no longer claim that they have no jurisdiction.
- It is later transferred to the police station that has the actual jurisdiction so that the investigation can begin. It was introduced on the recommendation of the Justice Verma Committee formed at the backdrop of the brutal Nirbhaya gang rape in Delhi in 2012.
- This puts a legal obligation on the police to begin an investigation and take quick action without the excuse of the absence of jurisdiction