Section 173 of the BNSS requires the police to record information about a cognizable offence irrespective of the area where it was committed — a “Zero FIR” — and transfer it to the police station with jurisdiction. Information can also be given electronically, and must be signed by the informant within three days.
If the police refuse to register an FIR, the information can be sent to the Superintendent of Police, and an application can be made to the Magistrate under Section 175(3).