► If it's proved in the tial court that the case was intentionally filed to put the accused under pressure. Actually the complainant himself did forgery and put blame on other. What is the provision of punishment for the complainant.
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Aug 12, 2026
Yes. If, after a full trial, it is established that the complainant deliberately fabricated/forged documents and knowingly initiated a false criminal case against the accused merely to harass or pressurise him, the complainant himself can face criminal proceedings. But acquittal of the accused alone does not automatically mean that the complainant is guilty of forgery or false prosecution. The required ingredients and the complainant's knowledge/intent must be established.
Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) has been in force from 1 July 2024, the exact provisions depend partly on when the alleged acts were committed.
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