What is FIR ⚖️

 

Title: What is FIR? – Simple Explanation in Tamil & English

Many people hear the word FIR in police cases. But do you know what it really means?  
Let’s understand it in simple words 👇  

🔹 FIR means “First Information Report.”  
🔹 When a crime happens, and someone gives the first complaint to the police, it is called FIR.  

👉 Example:  
If a theft happens in your house and you go to the police station to give a written complaint, that becomes FIR.  

✅ Important Points about FIR:  
1. FIR is the starting point of a criminal case.  
2. Police must register FIR if the complaint is about a serious crime (like theft, murder, accident).  
3. FIR copy must be given to the complainant free of cost.  
4. FIR is the first step for investigation and court case.  

📝 Why it is important?  
- Without FIR, police cannot officially investigate.  
- FIR protects the rights of the victim.  

💡 Tip: If police refuse to file FIR, you can complain to higher officers or approach Magistrate.  

So, next time you hear FIR – remember, it is just the **first official complaint** given to the police about a crime.