SHORT ANSWER:
The punishment for filing a false FIR can be imprisonment and/or a fine.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a person who falsely charges another with an offence can be punished.
- The punishment can be imprisonment for up to 2 years, or a fine, or both.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Imprisonment for up to 2 years.
- Fine may also be imposed.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 211
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