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SHORT ANSWER: An FIR (First Information Report) is a formal report of a crime made to the police, while a complaint is a statement made to the police or magistrate about an offense. DETAILS: - FIR is registered for cognizable offenses, allowing police to arrest without a warrant. - A complaint can be for both cognizable and non-cognizable offenses and may require a magistrate's order for police action. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - FIR leads to investigation and potential arrest; false FIR can lead to legal consequences. - A false complaint can also lead to legal action against the complainant. SOURCE: - Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 154 for FIR; Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Section 200 for complaints.
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