UP Police to Register FIRs Against False Complainants After High Court’s Strict Order

Lucknow: People filing fake cases, giving false testimony, or misleading the police with fabricated information will no longer escape legal consequences in Uttar Pradesh. Following strict directions issued by the Allahabad High Court, the Uttar Pradesh Police has begun preparing an action plan to ensure mandatory action against such individuals.

As per the new directive, mere submission of a closure report will not be sufficient in cases where allegations are found to be false during investigation. The court has made it clear that the police must initiate legal proceedings against those who provide misleading, false, or fabricated information.

DGP Calls High-Level Meeting

UP Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has convened a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation of the High Court’s order. The police are working on a mechanism to identify such cases and begin the process of filing FIRs within a stipulated time frame.

Police Must File Written Complaint Along with Final Report

The High Court directed that if an investigation results in a Final Report (FR) due to lack of evidence or false allegations, the police cannot simply close the matter. Instead, the investigating agency must file a separate written complaint against the complainant under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

The complaint must be filed before the concerned Magistrate or court under Section 215(1)(a) BNSS, along with necessary legal documentation.

Section 193 BNSS Also Mandatory

The court further clarified that in the case of a Final Report, the police must submit a written complaint under Section 193 BNSS in addition to the final report. Failure to comply will be treated as a serious violation.

60-Day Deadline for Completion

The High Court has ordered that the entire process, including filing of required complaints, must be completed within a maximum of 60 days. The deadline applies not only to police officers but also to judicial officers at the magistrate level.

The court also instructed the DGP to issue written guidelines to all police officials across the state, ensuring strict compliance in every investigation.

Non-Compliance to Invite Contempt Proceedings

The court warned that failure to follow these directions may amount to contempt of court. In such cases, the affected person can directly approach the court and seek contempt action against the concerned police officials.

The High Court stated that accountability will extend to the Investigating Officer (IO), SHO, Circle Officer (CO), Public Prosecutor, and forwarding authorities, and action can be taken against any official found violating the order.

Strict Enforcement to Curb Misuse of Law

The directive is expected to act as a strong deterrent against misuse of the legal system, ensuring that false complainants face consequences and innocent individuals are not harassed through fabricated allegations.