Download FIR Copy Online from Kerala Police
You can search, view and download a First Information Report (FIR) registered with Kerala Police online through the official Kerala Police THUNA Citizen Portal. The service is available for FIRs that have been published for online access.
The Kerala Police website currently provides a "View - FIR" e-service, while the THUNA Citizen Portal provides a dedicated FIR Download facility.
Under the present criminal procedure law, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs the recording and investigation of information relating to cognizable offences. Section 173 of the BNSS deals with information in cognizable cases.
The online publication of FIRs is also connected with the directions of the Supreme Court in Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India, which required FIRs, subject to specified exceptions, to be uploaded on police or government websites.
Official Kerala Police FIR Download Portal
Use the official Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download service:
Open Kerala Police FIR Download
Details Required to Download Kerala Police FIR
You should generally have the following information ready:
- FIR registration number
- Year of FIR registration
- Police District
- Police Station
- Security code/captcha displayed on the portal
No separate document is required for the FIR download service according to the Kerala Police THUNA portal.
Steps to Download FIR Copy from Kerala Police
- Visit the official Kerala Police websiteOpen Kerala Police Official Website. The homepage provides an E-Services section that includes the View-FIR facility.
- Open the FIR Download serviceAlternatively, go directly to the Kerala Police THUNA FIR Download page, which provides an online form for searching published FIRs.
- Enter the FIR NumberEnter the FIR registration number exactly as recorded by the concerned police station.
- Select the Year of RegistrationSelect the year in which the FIR was registered. The portal states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available through this facility.
- Select the Police DistrictSelect the relevant Police District from the dropdown menu. Available selections may include district police, Crime Branch and Railway Police, depending on the FIR and the portal's current configuration.
- Select the Police StationChoose the police station at which the FIR was registered.
- Enter the Security CodeEnter the captcha displayed on the screen. If it is difficult to read, use the option to obtain another security code.
- Click "Search"The system will check whether an FIR matching the information entered has been published and is available for online access.
- Download the FIRIf the FIR is available for online publication, a Download option will be displayed. Save or print the copy for your records. The portal states that an error message may appear where the FIR has not been published for download.
Why May an FIR Not Be Available Online?
Not every FIR will necessarily be available for public download. The Supreme Court's directions recognise exceptions for sensitive offences, including matters involving sexual offences, insurgency, terrorism, offences under the POCSO Act and other categories where publication may not be appropriate.
Therefore, if an FIR does not appear in the online search, it does not necessarily mean that the FIR was not registered. You may need to contact the concerned police station or appropriate police authority.
Kerala Police FIR Download - Important Points
- Use the official Kerala Police/THUNA portal rather than third-party websites.
- Keep the FIR number, registration year, police district and police station ready.
- The portal currently indicates that FIRs from November 2016 onwards can be searched for downloading.
- Only FIRs that have been published and are eligible for online disclosure can be downloaded.
- Sensitive-category FIRs may not be publicly available because of legal restrictions.
- Kerala Police also provides FIR-related services through its official E-Services section and lists e-FIR (FIR Download) as a service in its POL-APP.
Legal Basis for FIR Registration and Online Publication
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure for matters covered by the new criminal procedure framework, contains the provisions governing information relating to cognizable offences. Section 173 BNSS deals with information in cognizable cases.
The online availability of FIR copies is also based on the Supreme Court's directions in Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India, decided on 7 September 2016. The Supreme Court directed that FIRs should generally be uploaded on the relevant police website, subject to exceptions for sensitive cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download a Kerala Police FIR online?
Yes. Kerala Police provides an official FIR Download facility through the THUNA Citizen Portal. You need the FIR number, registration year, police district and police station to search for a published FIR.
From which year can Kerala FIRs be downloaded online?
The current Kerala Police FIR Download page states that FIRs from November 2016 onwards are available for downloading through the online facility.
Do I need to visit the police station to download an FIR?
If the FIR has been published online and is available through the Kerala Police portal, you can download it online without visiting the police station.
What if my FIR is not found online?
Check the FIR number, registration year, police district and police station and search again. If it still does not appear, it may not have been published online or may fall within a category for which online disclosure is restricted. In such cases, contact the concerned police station or appropriate police authority.
Is the online FIR copy an official police record?
The online copy is provided through the official Kerala Police portal. For a particular legal or court proceeding, however, you should verify whether a certified copy or another formally authenticated copy is specifically required.
Can I view FIRs registered in different districts of Kerala?
The Kerala Police FIR facility allows the user to select the relevant police district and police station, making it possible to search published FIRs registered under different police jurisdictions in Kerala.
Official Links
The Kerala Police FIR Download facility is an official online service and its interface or requirements may be updated by the department from time to time. For the latest procedure, use the official Kerala Police/THUNA portal.