SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, an FIR can be filed without evidence.
DETAILS:
- An FIR (First Information Report) can be registered based on information provided by the complainant, even if there is no concrete evidence at that time.
- The police will investigate the matter further after the FIR is filed.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Filing a false FIR can lead to legal consequences under IPC Section 182.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 154
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