DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPLAINT AND FIR

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPLAINT AND FIR

COMPLAINT

1. Complaint is defined under section 2(d) of CrPC.

2. Complaint is an allegation which is made orally or in writing to a magistrate.

3. A complaint may relate to a cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence.

4. A magistrate takes cognizance of an offence on a complaint made to him. But he can not do so in FIR.

5. Complaint does not include the report of police officer.

FIR

1. FIR is given under Section 154 of CrPC.

2. FIR is given to an officer in charge of a police station.

3. FIR is related to a cognizable offence.

4. On FIR the magistrate can take cognizance.

5. The FIR of an offence may be given by anybody including police officer.