India

File Police Complaint vs Harassing Neighbor (India)

24 hours
Time within which police must register FIR if cognizable offence is disclosed
₹0
No fee required to file an FIR in India
7 days
Maximum time for police to submit investigation report (final report) in non-SEBI/serious cases
3 years
Limitation period for filing private complaint in magistrate court for most harassment offences under CrPC Section 468
The Short Answer

Visit your local police station to file a written FIR under IPC Sections 504, 506, or 509; oral complaints must be recorded in writing and signed by you.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteIndian Penal Code, 1860statuteCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973governmentSupreme Court Judgment: Lalita Kumari v. Govt. of UP (2014)governmentMinistry of Home Affairs – Guidelines on FIR Registration

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.