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False FIR for Offences Under Various Sections
Multiple sources indicate that lodging a false FIR typically pertains to offences such as cheating, forgery, caste-based abuse, and offences under IPC Sections 498A, 323, 386, 506, 171, 177, 193, 199, 200, 471, 192, 415, 181, 341, 392, 147, 386, 506, and offences under the SC/ST Act (Sections 3(1)(X), (r), (s)) Jalesh Kulmitra VS State of Chhattisgarh, through SHO - Crimes, KANTI LAL VS STATE OF RAJASTHAN - Rajasthan, Jagdish Narayan VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Darshan Singh VS State Of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, Sanjay Acharya VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Bhupender Singh VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, Om Rathore VS State of Uttaranchal - Crimes. -
Nature of False Complaints and Motives
False FIRs are often lodged due to personal disputes, monetary disagreements, caste-based animosity, or as a means to pressure or intimidate the accused. For instance, false allegations may stem from monetary disputes (INDMP00000011490), caste-based conflicts (00500030522, 02300028161), or personal vendettas (01700047064). -
Legal Consequences and Offence Classification
Lodging a false FIR generally constitutes offences like cheating, forgery, or giving false evidence, which are cognizable and non-bailable offences under IPC (Sections 193, 199, 200, 471, 192, 415, 181, 341, 392, 147, 386, 506). Such acts can attract criminal prosecution, and courts may take cognizance based on investigation reports or protest petitions. -
Judicial Approach and Quashing of FIR
Courts sometimes quash FIRs found to be false or lodged without sufficient basis, especially when motivated by personal disputes or extraneous considerations (00500024570, 01700031551, 00500017802). The courts emphasize the importance of genuine evidence and proper investigation before proceeding with prosecution. -
Insights
- False FIRs undermine the justice system and can be penalized under IPC for offences like cheating, forgery, and giving false evidence.
- The motive behind false FIRs varies but often involves personal, monetary, or caste-related conflicts.
- Courts exercise caution, sometimes quashing FIRs if they are found to be lodged with mala fide intentions or based on false allegations.
References:
- Jalesh Kulmitra VS State of Chhattisgarh, through SHO - Crimes, KANTI LAL VS STATE OF RAJASTHAN - Rajasthan, Jagdish Narayan VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Victim X vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh, Rajesh Kumar Verma @ Raju Verma VS State of Uttarakhand - Uttarakhand, Shailesh Kumar VS State of Rajasthan - Crimes, Darshan Singh VS State Of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, Sanjay Acharya VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Bhupender Singh VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, Om Rathore VS State of Uttaranchal - Crimes
Search Results for "What Offence when Complainant Lodged False Fir"
• India - Crimes
DEEPAK KUMAR TIWARI
Sections 3(1)(r), (s) of the SC/ST Act – On facts, false complaint has been made by the complainant; and thereafter again FIR has ... been lodged under the offence of SC/ST Act, in these circumstances, without commenting on merits of the case, this Court is of the ... Compliant – The accused/appellant has filed this appeal for grant of anticipatory bail in connection with offence punishable under ... in the name of his caste therefore, the complainant lodged....
2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 1731 • India - Rajasthan
PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI
– Forgery – False declaration – Impugned FIR has been lodged on basis of a complaint filed by complainant mainly with allegation ... Held, If said allegations of complainant are accepted to be true then too, offence, which at best can be said to be committed by ... 471, 192, 415, 181, 193, 199, 200, 177, 171 – Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act – Fraudulently – Dishonestly – Cheating – Cognizable offence ... ... The impugned FIR has been lodged#....
2011 0 Supreme(Raj) 2012 • India - Rajasthan
R.S.CHAUHAN
After a thorough investigation, the police has submitted a charge-sheet against the complainant-party for offence under Sections 341, 323, 392, 147, 386 and 506 IPC. In order to pressurise the Petitioners, a false FIR has been lodged by the complainant-party for offence under Section 323 IPC. ... Aggrieved by the said negative final report, the complainant filed a protest petition. ... Upon receiving the said written report, the police registered a ....
2024 Supreme(Online)(MP) 29538 • India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh
SHRI JUSTICE VISHAL DHAGAT, J
and stemmed from a monetary dispute - Court found that the alleged offence was not serious and dismissed the application for cancellation ... issues included whether the bail should be canceled based on the allegations of witness tampering and the seriousness of the alleged offence ... being false due to the monetary dispute. ... Aforesaid documents shows that there was monetary dispute between Arun Kumar Mishra and the complainant. There are chances that false FIR may have been #HL_S....
2018 0 Supreme(UK) 69 • India - Uttarakhand
V.K.BIST
Fact of the Case: The petitioners were seeking to quash an FIR lodged against them for an alleged offence under Section ... Issues: The main issue was whether the court should quash the FIR lodged against the petitioners for the alleged offence under ... The respondents accused the petitioners of entering into a land agreement and accepting money from the complainant under false pretenses ... ... Present writ petition has been filed for the follo....
• India - Crimes
SANDEEP MEHTA
Section 498A IPC—Complainant submitted another FIR and police after investigation found allegations false and filed negative final ... having gone back to house of accused after having lodged first FIR did not seen to be plausible—Case of petitioners stood covered ... report—Complainant filed protest petition and Magistrate took cognizance and summoned petitioners for offences—Theory of complainant ... The police, after investigation of the said #HL_....
2006 0 Supreme(P&H) 968 • India - Punjab and Haryana
ADARSH KUMAR GOEL
The FIR was lodged by one party against a rival faction, alleging caste-based abuse. ... The case involved an alleged offence under section 3 (1) (X) of SC and ST (POA) Act and sections 323/506 IPC. ... SC and ST (POA) Act - Alleged Caste Abuse - Bail granted based on false version of complainant Fact of the Case: ... OFFENCE alleged is under section 3 (1) (X) of SC and ST (POA)Act and sections 323/506 IPC. ... It is submitted that FIR was lodged b....
2014 0 Supreme(Raj) 160 • India - Rajasthan
MAHESH CHANDRA SHARMA
Penal Code, Secs. 498-A and 406 — Taking cognizance of offence by Magistrate without giving grounds of disagreement with the grounds ... On 5.12.2004, after receiving the aforesaid legal notice, the complainant lodged a false and concocted FIR against the petitioners including the married sister-in-law for the offence under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC. On 31.12.2004, after thorough investigation, the police submitted a Final Report. ... Brief facts of the case are as under: ... "#HL_STA....
2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 1749 • India - Punjab and Haryana
SANJEEV PRAKASH SHARMA
- Complainant, in a fit of anger, lodged a false FIR alleging rape, which was later retracted upon compromise within 15 days; the ... nature of the offence involved. ... allegations where the complainant turns hostile. ... It is stated that the complainant and this petitioner wanted to marry but as the marriage could not take place, the complainant in fit of anger and rage lodged an FIR for offence#HL_END....
• India - Crimes
PRAFULLA C.PANT
petitioners that a false FIR had been lodged by complainant to teach a lesson to family of husband and that they were economically ... Contention of petitioners that a false FIR had been lodged by complainant to teach a lesson to family of husband and that they were ... Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — Section 482 — Petition for quashment of FIR recorded and charge-sheet issued for offence ... This Court can....
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