SHORT ANSWER:
After an FIR is filed, the police investigate the matter and may file a charge sheet or a closure report.
DETAILS:
- The police must register the FIR and start an investigation.
- They collect evidence, record statements, and may arrest suspects.
- Upon completion of the investigation, they can file a charge sheet if they find sufficient evidence or a closure report if they find no evidence.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a charge sheet is filed, the case may proceed to trial.
- If a closure report is filed, the case may be closed unless challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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