"FIR, NC आणि वॉरंट - Maharashtra Police Formats"
First Information Report (FIR), Non-Cognizable (NC) complaints, search warrants, arrest warrants - cyber crime specific drafting and Maharashtra Police procedures.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | First information of cognizable offence to police |
| Old Law | CrPC Section 154 |
| New Law | BNSS Section 173 |
| Form | Police Station prescribed format |
| Language | Marathi (Maharashtra); Hindi/English acceptable |
| Copy to Informant | Free of cost, immediately |
| Zero FIR | Can be filed at any PS; transferred to jurisdictional PS |
1. Complainant Details:
- Name, address, contact (mobile, email)
- Occupation and relationship to victim
2. Incident Description:
- Date, time, and place of occurrence
- Date of discovery (if different)
- Mode of cyber attack/fraud
3. Technical Details:
- Device used (mobile/computer/laptop)
- Platform (WhatsApp, Facebook, UPI app, website)
- URLs, usernames, phone numbers involved
- Transaction IDs, reference numbers
4. Loss Particulars:
- Financial loss amount with bank details
- Non-financial harm description
5. Evidence Attached:
- Screenshots, printouts
- Bank statements
- Communication records
Subject: Complaint regarding Online Banking Fraud
Sample Content:
"मी, [नाव], वय [वय] वर्षे, व्यवसाय [व्यवसाय], राहणार [पत्ता], यांची तक्रार अशी की:
दिनांक [तारीख] रोजी मला [मोबाइल नंबर] या क्रमांकावरून फोन आला. कॉलर ने स्वतःला [बँक नाव] बँकेचा अधिकारी म्हणून ओळख करून दिली. त्याने सांगितले की माझे KYC अपडेट करणे आवश्यक आहे अन्यथा खाते बंद होईल.
त्याने मला एक लिंक पाठवली आणि त्यावर माहिती भरण्यास सांगितले. मी विश्वास ठेवून माझा डेबिट कार्ड नंबर, CVV आणि OTP दिला. त्यानंतर माझ्या खात्यातून रु. [रक्कम]/- वजा झाले.
Transaction Details: [तपशील]
म्हणून अज्ञात व्यक्तीविरुद्ध IT Act कलम 66C, 66D आणि BNS कलम 318, 319 अंतर्गत कारवाई व्हावी."
| Section | Offence | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Computer Related Offences | Hacking, unauthorized access |
| 66C | Identity Theft | Using another's credentials |
| 66D | Cheating by Personation | Impersonation for fraud |
| 66E | Privacy Violation | Capturing/publishing private images |
| 67 | Obscene Material | Publishing obscene content |
| 67A | Sexually Explicit Material | Publishing explicit content |
| 67B | Child Pornography | CSAM related |
| 66F | Cyber Terrorism | Terror-related cyber attacks |
| Aspect | FIR (Cognizable) | NC (Non-Cognizable) |
|---|---|---|
| Police Action | Can investigate without court order | Need Magistrate's order to investigate |
| Arrest | Can arrest without warrant | Cannot arrest without warrant |
| Registration | Mandatory if cognizable offence disclosed | Recorded in NC Register |
| IT Act | Most offences cognizable | Few minor violations |
| Next Step | Investigation begins | Complaint to Magistrate (BNSS 175) |
When NC Filed:
1. Police refuse FIR for cognizable offence - approach Magistrate
2. Genuinely NC offence - file private complaint
Procedure:
- File complaint before JMFC/Metropolitan Magistrate
- Magistrate examines complainant on oath
- If prima facie case, issues process to accused
Documents Needed:
1. Written complaint with verification
2. List of witnesses
3. List of documents
4. Evidence (screenshots, records)
5. ID proof of complainant
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Magistrate (JMFC or above) |
| Old Law | CrPC Section 93 |
| Grounds | Reasonable belief that evidence exists at location |
| Scope | Search for documents, things connected with offence |
| IT Act Power | Section 80 - Police officer powers (Inspector+) |
| Execution | During daytime unless urgent |
| Panchnama | Mandatory; two independent witnesses |
Items to Seize:
1. Computer systems, laptops, servers
2. Mobile phones, tablets
3. Storage devices (HDD, SSD, USB, SD cards)
4. Routers, modems, networking equipment
5. Documents (printouts, handwritten notes)
6. SIM cards, dongles
Seizure Best Practices:
- Hash values before and after imaging
- Proper chain of custody documentation
- Faraday bags for mobile devices
- Write-blockers for storage devices
- Detailed panchnama with photographs
IT Act Section 80:
- Inspector and above can search/arrest without warrant in public place
- Provisions of CrPC/BNSS apply to seizure
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Types | Bailable / Non-bailable |
| Issuing Authority | Magistrate or Court |
| When Issued | Accused absconds; fails to appear |
| Validity | Until executed or cancelled |
| Inter-state | Endorsement needed for execution in other state |
| NBW | Non-Bailable Warrant - accused detained until produced |
Section 80 IT Act:
Police officer (not below Inspector) can arrest without warrant if:
- Has reasonable suspicion of offence under IT Act
- Person found in public place
Cognizable Offences under IT Act:
- Section 66: Computer related offences
- Section 66C: Identity theft
- Section 66D: Cheating by personation
- Section 66E: Privacy violation
- Section 66F: Cyber terrorism
- Section 67, 67A, 67B: Obscene content
Post-Arrest Procedure:
- Inform rights (Article 22)
- Medical examination
- Production before Magistrate within 24 hours
- Apply for bail if bailable offence
Online FIR:
- citizen.mahapolice.gov.in
- E-FIR for certain offences
- Status tracking available
Maharashtra Cyber Portal:
- Cyber crime specific complaints
- Integration with NCRP (cybercrime.gov.in)
Important Contacts:
- Maharashtra Cyber: 022-22630829
- Police Control Room: 100
- Women Helpline: 181
- Cyber Helpline: 1930
If Police Refuse to Register FIR:
1. Written application to SP/DCP
2. Complaint to Superintendent of Police (BNSS 173(4))
3. Private complaint to Magistrate (BNSS 175)
4. Writ petition to High Court (Article 226)
5. PIL for systemic issues
Lalita Kumari Guidelines:
- FIR mandatory if cognizable offence disclosed
- Preliminary inquiry only in matrimonial/commercial disputes
- 7 days limit for preliminary inquiry
- Reasons to be recorded if FIR not registered
Documentation:
- Keep copy of complaint
- Get acknowledgment with date/time
- Note name/designation of officer