SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, an FIR can be filed against an unknown person.
DETAILS:
- An FIR (First Information Report) can be registered for a crime even if the accused is unknown.
- The police will investigate the case to identify the unknown person.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for filing an FIR against an unknown person; however, false FIRs can lead to legal consequences.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 154
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