SHORT ANSWER:
An FIR remains valid until it is either cancelled or the case is closed by the police.
DETAILS:
- An FIR is a report of a cognizable offense registered by the police.
- It can lead to an investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
- There is no specific time limit for the validity of an FIR itself.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the FIR is false, the person who filed it may face legal consequences under IPC Section 211.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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