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What To Do If Police Refuses To Lodge FIR in India? Legal Remedies by Dr. Anthony Raju | Supreme Court Advocate | Human Rights Expert INTRODUCTION Facing injustice but the police refuse to register your FIR? This is a serious violation of your fundamental and legal rights. Here's how to file an FIR and what legal options you have if police deny it, explained by Dr. Anthony Raju, Top Criminal & Constitutional Lawyer and Chairman, All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice (AICHLS). What is an FIR (First Information Report)? FIR is the first step in criminal justice under Section 154 CrPC. Mandatory for police to register FIR in cognizable offences like: Rape POCSO (Child Sexual Abuse) Dowry Death Attempt to Murder Domestic Violence Medical Negligence Cybercrime Refusal to file an FIR amounts to denial of justice and violation of Article 14 & Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Legal Remedies If Police Denies Lodging FIR 1️⃣ Approach Superintendent of Police (SP) – Section 154(3) CrPC Submit a written complaint to the SP. They can order FIR registration by concerned police station. 2️⃣ File Before Judicial Magistrate – Section 156(3) CrPC Approach the Magistrate Court with a complaint. The court can direct police to register FIR and investigate. 3️⃣ Complain to State/National Human Rights Commission For serious violations and police misconduct, lodge a complaint with: State Human Rights Commission NHRC India 4️⃣ File Writ Petition in High Court – Article 226 When all else fails, approach High Court under Article 226. The court can: Order police to file FIR Order special investigation (CBI/SIT) Grant protection to victims Expert Legal Insight – Dr. Anthony Raju Says: "If a victim is denied FIR registration in cases like rape, molestation, child abuse, or any cognizable offence, it’s not only illegal, but a brutal denial of dignity and justice. Never stay silent — assert your legal rights!" — Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India (Chairman – All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice) Need Legal Help Immediately? If you're facing FIR refusal, police inaction, or need help in false rape cases, POCSO, dowry, or ED/CBI cases, reach out to: office@humanrightscouncil.in www.humanrightscouncil.in WhatsApp Support: +91 8588872001 | +91 9873087903 Where to complain if police refuse to file FIR Legal remedy for FIR denial in India FIR not registered what to do Section 154(3) CrPC explained Dr Anthony Raju Supreme Court lawyer Human Rights for false FIR victim How to file complaint to magistrate under CrPC 156(3) Police inaction remedy POCSO FIR refused by police How to approach NHRC India #PoliceRefusedFIR #FIRRights #CriminalLawIndia #FileFIRNow #DrAnthonyRaju #HumanRightsIndia #POCSOProtection #FalseFIRSupport #LegalRemedy #SupremeCourtLawyer #JusticeDenied #StopPoliceMisuse #Section154CrPC