There are various reasons why the police may hesitate to register a First Information Report (FIR) in certain situations, some of the possible reasons are as follows :
1. Lack of Jurisdiction :
Police may hesitate to register an FIR if they believe the incident is beyond their jurisdiction. In such cases, they should refer the complainant to the appropriate police station or inform them about the jurisdiction of their station.
2. Lack of Evidence :
If there is insufficient evidence to prove the allegations made in the complaint, the police may hesitate to register an FIR. Before proceeding with the registration, they may require some basic evidence or facts to file the complaint.
3. Non-cognizable offences:
Certain offenses are classified as non-cognizable offences, which means the police cannot register an FIR without a court order. In such cases, the police may file a non-cognizable report (NCR) and direct the complainant to approach a magistrate.
4. Mediation or Conciliation :
In some cases, the police may encourage mediation or conciliation between the parties involved, especially if it is a minor dispute or a serious crime. They can try to resolve the issue amicably without registering an FIR.
5. Corruption or Negligence :
Unfortunately, in some cases, the police may be reluctant to register an FIR due to corruption, negligence or personal bias. This is not fair conduct and police officers should be held accountable for failing to discharge their duties.
It may be noted that under Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the police have a duty to register every complaint received by them, irrespective of the nature of the offence.
To learn more about this, consult an attorney who can provide you with guidance and assistance in handling such situations.