Investigation by Police Officer

After registering an FIR, the police must investigate the case. They can visit the crime scene, collect evidence, record statements, and arrest suspects without needing a court order for cognizable offences.

• After registering an FIR for robbery, the police officer visits the crime scene, collects evidence, and records witness statements.

Every officer in charge of a police station may, without the order of a Magistrate, investigate any cognizable case which a court having jurisdiction over the local area may inquire into or try.