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FIR Drafting Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for drafting cyber crime FIRs. Ensure all essential details are covered for effective investigation and prosecution.

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Complainant Details
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Include permanent and current address, mobile number, email
Essential
Attach copy of ID proof with FIR
Essential
E.g., parent, legal guardian, company representative
Important
Relevant for establishing context and credibility
Recommended
Board resolution or power of attorney for corporate complaints
Important
Reference to any earlier FIRs or complaints on same matter
Recommended
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Incident Details
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Be specific - include timezone if relevant for cross-border cases
Essential
Include both physical location and website/app where incident occurred
Essential
Step-by-step description of what happened
Essential
How was the crime committed - medium used
Essential
Bank statements, transaction IDs, wallet addresses if applicable
Essential
Document any non-monetary damages suffered
Important
E.g., bank alert, noticed unauthorized login, received threatening message
Important
Changed passwords, contacted bank, reported to platform, etc.
Recommended
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Accused/Suspect Information
0/6 completed
Even partial information helps - username, profile name
Important
All contact numbers - even if suspected fake/virtual numbers
Essential
All email IDs used in communication
Essential
Profile URLs, usernames on all platforms
Important
Account numbers, UPI IDs, wallet addresses where money was sent
Essential
How complainant came in contact - dating app, job portal, social media
Recommended
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Digital Evidence Collected
0/7 completed
Full page screenshots showing date/time and web address
Essential
Export full chat history, not just selective messages
Essential
Check local laws on call recording legality
Important
Official bank statement highlighting disputed transactions
Essential
Full email headers showing originating IP and routing
Important
Complete URLs, not shortened links
Essential
Device make, model, OS, IMEI/serial number
Recommended
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Applicable Legal Sections
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Use Section Finder tool to identify applicable IT Act provisions
Essential
Corresponding criminal law provisions under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Essential
POCSO for child victims, NDPS for drug-related cyber crimes
Important

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FIR Not Ready

Complete all essential items before filing the FIR.

Missing Essential Items

How to Use This Checklist

  • Check off items as you gather information for the FIR
  • Essential items (red) must be completed before filing
  • Important items (orange) significantly strengthen the case
  • Recommended items (green) are helpful but not mandatory
  • Use the Print button to create a physical checklist
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