Criminal Law Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

What steps can be taken if the police refuse to register an FIR?

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

You can send a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police (SP/DCP) by registered post under Section 175(3) BNSS (154(3) CrPC) or file a Section 175(4) BNSS application before the Judicial Magistrate.

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