A.S. OKA, J.

As per the administrative order dated 8th February, 2012 passed by the Hon'ble the Chief Justice, this Petition has been assigned to this Bench. As per the earlier order of the Division Bench, we have taken up this petition for final hearing.

2. By this Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner appearing in person has complained that the officers of Gamdevi police station, Mumbai illegally detained her from 5th April, 2008 till 6th April, 2008. Her grievance is that a false case alleging commission of offence under Section 117 read with Section 112 of the Bombay Police Act, 1959 (hereinafter referred to as “the said Act of 1959”) was registered by the said officers against her and ultimately the prosecution has resulted into an order of discharge dated 15th July, 2008. By this Petition, she has claimed compensation of Rs.10 lakhs. The first Respondent in this Petition is the Senior Inspector of police attached to Gamdevi Police station. The second Respondent is Sub-Inspector of Police attached to Gamdevi Police station. The third Respondent was the then Assistant Commissioner of police Gamdevi Division having his office a