SHORT ANSWER:
A Zero FIR can be filed at any police station regardless of jurisdiction.
DETAILS:
- Zero FIR allows a victim to file a complaint in any police station, which can later be transferred to the appropriate jurisdiction.
- The FIR must be registered without delay, and the police are required to take immediate action.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Filing a false FIR can lead to legal consequences under IPC Section 211.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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