Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What should I do if a police officer demands a bribe to register an FIR?

Refusal to register an FIR is an offence under Section 199 BNS (166A IPC). You can record the audio/video, send a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police (SP/DCP) via registered speed post under Section 175(3) BNSS, and report the officer to the State Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or Vigilance helpline (1064). You can also file a complaint directly before the Judicial Magistrate under Section 175(4) BNSS.

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