Delhi Police FIR Search Online: View, Download and Print FIR Copy

Learn how to search for a First Information Report (FIR) registered with Delhi Police using the official online services, including FIRs registered from 1 July 2015, older FIR records, motor vehicle theft e-FIRs and property theft e-FIRs.

Official Delhi Police FIR search services

Start with the official Delhi Police View FIR page and follow its currently displayed options. If a direct service URL has changed, use the main Delhi Police website to locate the updated link.

How to search and download a Delhi Police FIR

1. Open the View FIR service on the Delhi Police website.
2. Select the relevant category: FIR registered from 1 July 2015, FIR registered before that date, motor vehicle theft, or property theft e-FIR.
3. Choose the district and police station where applicable.
4. Enter the FIR year and FIR number if known. Some search forms may allow searching using a date range or other fields; mandatory fields depend on the selected service.
5. Complete any captcha or authentication requested by the official portal and select Search or View FIR.
6. Open the matching available record and use the portal's print or download function, or your browser's print-to-PDF facility where permitted.

Different FIR search categories explained

1. FIRs registered from 1 July 2015

The Delhi Police CCTNS system provides a search route for newer FIR records. Open the FIR Search service and supply the requested police station, district, year, FIR number or other search criteria. A public copy is available only when the record is eligible for disclosure.

2. FIRs registered before 1 July 2015

Use the historical FIR search link provided by Delhi Police. Select the district, police station and year; enter the FIR number or date range as required by the displayed form. Availability of older records may vary.

3. Motor vehicle theft e-FIRs

For vehicle theft reports, follow the Motor Vehicle Theft e-FIR portal. Existing users may be asked to log in; new users may need to register. Provide the relevant vehicle and FIR details to view records when the service allows access. The original webpage also provides a separate guide to Delhi vehicle theft FIR search.

4. Property theft e-FIRs

The property theft FIR search service may request the FIR number, year, district, police station, complainant's name or date range. Enter the details actually required by the current form and select Search.

Information needed to find an FIR

Not every field is mandatory on every portal. If the FIR number is unknown, check whether the selected search service supports district, police station and date-range searches. If not, contact the police station for assistance.

Legal provisions governing FIR registration and access

Section 173, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 173(1) governs information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence, including information given orally or by electronic communication. Electronic information must be signed by the informant within three days for it to be taken on record as prescribed. The provision permits reporting irrespective of the area in which the offence was committed, commonly called Zero FIR.

Section 173(2) requires a copy of the information recorded under section 173(1) to be given forthwith, free of cost, to the informant or victim. This statutory right is distinct from general public online access to FIR records.

Section 173(3) permits a preliminary enquiry in specified cognizable offences punishable with imprisonment of three years or more but less than seven years, subject to its statutory conditions and prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. Section 173(4) provides a remedy where an officer in charge refuses to record information, including approaching the Superintendent of Police and then the Magistrate as provided by law.

Section 174, BNSS: Non-cognizable information

Section 174 concerns information relating to non-cognizable offences. Recording such information is not equivalent to registering a cognizable-offence FIR; investigation ordinarily requires a Magistrate's order under the applicable provision.

Public availability and sensitive FIRs

The Supreme Court's decision in Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India (2016) addresses uploading of FIRs on police websites, subject to exceptions for sensitive cases. An FIR may be withheld from public display where lawful restrictions apply, including certain offences affecting privacy or vulnerable persons. Online non-availability does not by itself mean that an FIR was never registered.

For statutory text, consult the India Code official legislation database and the site's BNSS guide.

If you cannot find or download an FIR

• Recheck the district, police station, FIR year and number.
• Try the correct historical or theft-specific category.
• Confirm whether the complaint was actually registered as an FIR rather than merely acknowledged.
• Check whether the record is excluded from public disclosure.
• Contact the concerned police station or investigating officer for an official copy or status update.

For reporting a new matter, see how to register a Delhi Police complaint or e-FIR online. For immediate danger, dial 112. For cybercrime, use the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or helpline 1930 for financial cyber fraud.

Frequently asked questions

Disclaimer: This article is for general legal information. It is not affiliated with Delhi Police. Service pages, eligibility and access conditions may change; confirm details through the official police website.