Mansi & Parul Singh ABSTRACT An FIR or First Information Report is a vital component of the Indian criminal justice system. It initiates the criminal investigation process. “The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, enacted has introduced major reforms to modernise the criminal procedure and enhance access to justice. The present study examines the concept, legal framework, evidentiary value and practical significance of the FIR under the BNSS, 2023. The research highlights the...