SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 43

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. FIR can be filed at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction.

Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced the CrPC, a Zero FIR allows a complainant to report a cognizable offense at any police station, even if the incident occurred outside that station’s territorial limits. The station registers it with a serial number of "0" and later transfers it to the relevant police station with jurisdiction for further investigation. This ensures immediate legal action, preventing delays during critical hours, particularly in cases involving women and children.