SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a copy of the FIR is provided free of charge to the complainant.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 154(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the police must provide a copy of the FIR to the informant without any charge.
- This is to ensure transparency and to allow the complainant to know the details of the case.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the police fail to provide a copy of the FIR, it may be considered a violation of the law, and the complainant can file a complaint against the police.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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