Today, on 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking measures against false cases, including display boards on penalties, with a bench led by Surya Kant listing hearing for May 11, 2026.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to allow victims of false criminal cases to file complaints against those making fabricated allegations. The petition urges the Court to interpret BNSS provisions so innocent people can legally act against false information, charges, and evidence.
The Supreme Court of India has urged Andhra Pradesh to establish special courts for the expedited trials of jailed Maoist leader Duna Keshav Rao, who surrendered in 2011. Meanwhile, Odisha plans to set up similar courts. Rao argues he faces false charges and seeks timely trial resolutions. The case remains pending.
Mumbai: The Interactive Lawyers’ Association for Women held a discussion on the use and misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was replaced with Section 85 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in 2023. The event took place on Friday at courtroom number 21 in the Mumbai High Court complex and was attended by female lawyers and law students.
The Supreme Court temporarily halted a rape trial against a retired army officer, who claims the complainant has a history of filing false cases, including six similar allegations. The Court has directed the State to verify these claims and submit a sworn affidavit within three weeks, with the next hearing set for February 19, 2025. Meanwhile, trial proceedings remain stayed.
The Supreme Court Yesterday (Dec 13) held that a police official who lodges a false case against an individual cannot claim immunity from prosecution under the guise of official duty. A Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra said protection of Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) cannot be extended to such officers who misuse or abuse their powers.
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The Supreme Court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, raised concerns about the filing of false cases impacting the judicial system’s integrity. Highlighting recent patterns of misconduct, the Court plans to implement guidelines for enhanced scrutiny in case filings. Discussions will focus on advocate conduct and the senior designation process, with further reviews scheduled.