State whether the statement is true or false:

A complainant cannot get a copy of the FIR.

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The above statement is false.
First Information Report is referred to as FIR. The police can start their inquiries into a crime after an FIR has been registered. The legislation mandates that anytime someone provides information concerning a cognizable offence, the official in charge of the local police station must immediately file an FIR. The police can get this information verbally or in writing. The FIR typically includes the date, time, and location of the offence, as well as a summary of the incident's main facts. The names of the suspects and witnesses are also provided, if they are known. The complainant's name and address are also listed in the FIR. The police register on a certain form that is prescribed and it has the complainant's signature. In accordance with the law, the complainant is entitled to a free copy of the FIR from the police.
The correct statement would be, according to the law, the complainant is also entitled to get a free copy of the FIR from the police.

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