Police complaint · to the SHO · all India
Police complaint to the SHO — in writing, with the right BNS sections.
Theft, cheating, threats, harassment, a missing person? A clear written complaint is harder to ignore than a verbal one. Answer the questions in about 5 minutes; the complaint sets out what happened, when and who, and names the offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
✓ Free preview of the full complaint before you pay✓ Facts in order — what, when, where, who✓ The BNS offences the facts disclose✓ Two revisions · PDF instantly · Hindi copy✓ What to do at the station, and if they refuse✓ Leads to the next step if no FIR is registered
Legal basis: BNSS 2023, s.173One all-inclusive price₹299nothing else to payEverything included✓ Draft, free preview✓ PDF, Hindi copy✓ What to do at the station✓ Two revisionsStart my complaint →About 5 minutes · Nothing charged until you've seen the previewOne payment by UPI, card or net-banking. Nothing else to pay — no add-ons at checkout.
After you file
Where the complaint fits, and what comes after
Day 0Give this complaint to the SHOTake two copies; get one stamped or signed as received.Draft my complaint ₹299 →
At the stationFIR, or a refusalFor a cognizable offence the police must register the information. Ask for a copy of the FIR — it is free.
If refusedWrite to the Superintendent of PoliceSend the substance of the complaint to the SP of the district, by post.
Still nothingApply to the magistrateThe magistrate can direct the police to investigate. A panel advocate files the application.Get an advocate for your matter →
What the complaint contains
- Your name, address and phone
- What happened, in order, with dates, times and places
- Who did it, or what you know about them
- Witnesses and evidence you have
- The BNS offences the facts disclose
- A request to register an FIR and investigate
Keep handy before you start
- Dates, times and places of what happened
- Names, numbers or descriptions of the people involved
- Any photos, messages, receipts or medical papers
Need more than a complaint?Bail, a case already registered against you, or a matter in court goes to a panel advocate, who quotes before you pay.Get an advocate for your matter →
Questions people ask
General information, not legal advice for your specific matter.Can I file at any police station?For a cognizable offence you can give the information at any police station; it is then sent to the station with jurisdiction. The station near where it happened is usually quickest.
What if the SHO refuses to register an FIR?Send the substance of the complaint in writing to the Superintendent of Police under section 173(4) of the BNSS. If that fails too, the magistrate can be asked to direct an investigation.
Is a copy of the FIR free?Yes. You are entitled to a free copy of the FIR.
Should I go to the station myself?Yes, if you can — take two copies and get one acknowledged. You can also send it by post or email; keep proof.
What if the case is already registered against me?Then you need an advocate, not a complaint. Get an advocate for your matter.
Police complaint to the SHO, ready to file: ₹299 all-inclusive.About 5 minutes. Free preview before you pay. Hindi copy included.
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