Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

How to file a Zero FIR if the crime occurred outside local police jurisdiction?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

A Zero FIR can be lodged at any police station across India regardless of territorial jurisdiction. The police station must register the FIR under number '0' and transfer it to the jurisdictional police station.

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