Court Orders Action Against False POCSO FIR, Highlights Misuse Consequences

The Additional Sessions Judge cum Special Judge, POCSO, Dhubri, has directed the filing of a complaint against an individual for lodging a false FIR under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case originated from an FIR filed on October 13, 2023, which led to the arrest and detention of the accused. However, during the trial, the complainant confessed to filing the FIR out of anger over marriage proposals to his daughter. Consequently, a new case has been registered against the complainant, highlighting the court’s stance against the misuse of laws meant to protect sexual assault survivors and the legal consequences of misrepresentation.