What are the reports or statements which do not amount to be an FIR?
Following are the reports or statements which do not amount to be an FIR:
-A report or a statement recorded after the commencement of the investigation (sections 162 and 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure1973).
-Reports not recorded immediately but after questioning of witnesses.
-Reports recorded after several days of developments.
-Information not about occurrence of cognizable offence but only cryptic message in the form of an appeal for immediate help.
-Complaint to the Magistrate.
-Information to beat house.
-Information to the Magistrate or police officer on phone.
-Information received at police station prior to the lodging of an F.LR.