SHORT ANSWER:
An FIR should be filed when a cognizable offense is committed.
DETAILS:
- A cognizable offense is one where the police can arrest without a warrant and start an investigation without the permission of a magistrate.
- Examples include theft, robbery, and murder.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Filing a false FIR can lead to legal consequences under IPC Section 182.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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