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SHORT ANSWER: There is no specific punishment for ignoring an FIR, but failure to register an FIR can lead to disciplinary action against the police officer. DETAILS: - Under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a police officer is required to register an FIR if the information provided is credible. - If a police officer fails to register an FIR, the aggrieved person can file a complaint against the officer. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The police officer may face departmental action or disciplinary proceedings. SOURCE: - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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