Q. Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?
1.A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
2.The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
3.Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. A Zero FIR can be registered only for a cognizable offence, irrespective of territorial jurisdiction. It does not apply to non-cognizable offences.
- Statement 2: Correct. Under Section 173(3) of the BNSS, 2023, the Officer-in-Charge may, with prior permission of the competent authority, conduct a preliminary enquiry in specified cognizable offences.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. Furnishing information electronically is optional, not mandatory. An FIR may be lodged orally or through electronic communication.
Source- IE
