If someone intentionally files a false rape case against someone. So, what punishment can the person who files the case get? What is the law regarding this in the country? Let us tell you the complete information.

Many criminal incidents happen in the country every day. These include serious crimes like murder, robbery and rape. When the police arrest the accused in such cases. So the court also acts strictly and if found guilty, he is given the harshest punishment. But every time the story is not so simple. In some cases the allegations are false. People are deliberately implicated.

Especially in sensitive cases like rape, it has been seen many times that due to some personal enmity, feeling of revenge or greed, a false case is registered against an innocent person. Now the question arises that if someone intentionally files a false rape case against someone. So what punishment can he get? And what is the law regarding this in the country. Let us tell you the complete information.

Under which sections can a case be filed for filing a false rape case?

If someone intentionally makes a false allegation of rape on an innocent person. And if it is proved in the investigation that the rape case was false and the complainant has intentionally implicated an innocent person. Then now in such cases a case can be registered under the Indian Penal Code.

If someone has done this as part of a conspiracy, then a case can be registered under section 316 (2) of the BNS as a case of criminal conspiracy. Apart from this, a case can be registered under section 73 for giving false information or making false allegations.

What can be the punishment?

According to the Indian Penal Code, if someone intentionally files a false rape case and it is proved. Then he can be given severe punishment. In such a case, giving false information under section 73 can lead to both 1 to 3 years of imprisonment and fine. On the other hand, under section 226, if the case is serious, then the punishment can be up to 7 years. And if this is done as part of a conspiracy, then under section 316 (2), a punishment of up to 2 years and a fine can also be imposed. In such cases, the court can also order the accused to pay compensation to the victim.