FIR - is just that - first investigation report. FIR can be developed/written by the police, they can be in large measure be a narration by the victim. They are very basic documents. In fact FIR don't even need to be written by the police. A judicial process also exists to file an FIR.
They become the basis upon which resources can be applied to investigate a crime. The fact that an ex PM does not have the freedom to file an FIR shows us all that we are completely living in a lawless environment, that in large measure is managed and controlled by the military.
That is unacceptable for any society and as such no matter what end of the political spectrum we are on, we all should find this highly objectionable.
FIR's don't require any evidentiary proof. They are however some implications post investigation. Generally speaking there are 3 pathways an FIR can take.
One is there is veracity and the FIR can proceed with more investigation and prosecution.
Second that the facts of the FIR are not accurate and hence FIR can be quashed.
Third, the facts of the FIR were willfully and knowingly made falsely and as such the applicant can be held liable.
What is not disputable is that right of anyone to file an FIR. That is the bedrock of our legal system.
