Special court orders FIR against woman for filing false rape case | Lucknow News
Lucknow: A special court has directed the Lucknow police to register an FIR against a woman for allegedly filing a false rape case, after acquitting a man she had accused of serious offences more than 14 years ago. The court observed that the evidence placed on record was unreliable and riddled with contradictions, making it unsafe to sustain a conviction. In its judgment, the court noted that the statements made by the complainant at different stages of the proceedings were inconsistent and failed to inspire confidence. It further observed that the prosecution was unable to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, which is the mandatory standard in criminal trials.
The court ordered the initiation of proceedings against the complainant under Section 344 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for giving false evidence during judicial proceedings and directed that notice be issued in this regard. The case, registered in 2011 at a police station in Lucknow, involved allegations under sections relating to rape, criminal intimidation, and provisions of the SC/ST Act. The trial continued for several years before the court delivered its verdict. During the hearing, the defence highlighted discrepancies in the complainant’s statements and pointed out that medical and documentary evidence did not adequately support the prosecution’s version. The court accepted these arguments, terming the contradictions serious. As the accused was already on bail, the court cancelled his personal and surety bonds and discharged the sureties from their obligations.
