Law & Order: ‘FIR Your Rights’ initiative boosts transparency and access for complainants in Kanniyakumari
The Kanniyakumari district police have launched the 'FIR Your Rights' initiative to provide complainants with free, timely copies of their FIRs. This program aims to increase transparency and public trust by ensuring legal documents are delivered within 48 hours of registration.
Why it matters
Improving access to legal documentation is a critical step in police reform and enhancing accountability in the Indian justice system.
In a significant effort towards strengthening trust and transparency between the police and the public, Kanniyakumari district police have handed over 3,000 FIR (first information report) copies to complainants and victims at their doorsteps.
The Bharatiya Nagaraik Suraksh Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) 173(2) is a legal provision that mandates the police to provide free copies of the FIR to the complainants. However, in some cases, complainants often perceive obtaining an FIR copy after its registration as a cumbersome process that requires repeated visits to the police station.
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