Q1. For what type of matter can one lodge FIR in the Police Station?
A. Only for Criminal matter, one can lodge FIR in the Police Station.
Q2. Every F.I.R. is registered?
A. No. If the police does not get proper evidence for the crime, he can't register the F.I.R.
Q3. Can police arrest every accused when an F.I.R. is lodged?
A. No, can't arrest but police can apprehend every accused person if he thinks necessary for investigation.
Q4. To whom police can arrest?
A. Police can arrest every accused who has committed a crime.
Q5. Can police arrest a criminal, if F.I.R. is not lodged against him?
A. Yes, Police can arrest a criminal when he believes that the person committed a offence. Police himself can lodge an F.I.R. against the criminal. It is called suo moto F.I.R.
Q6. When one accused is produced before the Alaka Magistrate?
A. Within 24 hours from the time of arrest but not from apprehension. ( People confused)
Q7. Can a police grant Bail to an arrested accused person in serious offence?
A. No, after arrest, only judiciary has the power to grant Bail to an accused person in serious offence.
Police can release a person on personal recognizance (PR) bond during apprehension period if he thinks fit.
Q8. When a person is called arrested?
A. When a person apprehended and accordingly the FIR is registered, then the person is called arrested.
Q9. In what type of FIR police can release a person on Bail?
A. Police can release an arrested person on Bail only when the offence is bailable.
Q10. Can police arrest a person whose name is not reflected in the FIR?
A. Yes, a police can arrest any person to whom police has reason to believe that he has committed the offence. His name may not be reflected in the FIR.