Madras High Court: Trial Courts Must Exercise Due Prudence; Direct Registration Of Case U/S 22 POCSO Act Against Adults Filing False Complaints https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/madras-high-court/madurai-sahirsha-ms-sha-v-state-of-tamil-nadu-2025-mhc-2589-pocso-act-1602554

[28/12, 07:51] Sekarreporter: Madras High Court: Trial Courts Must Exercise Due Prudence; Direct Registration Of Case U/S 22 POCSO Act Against Adults Filing False Complaints https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/madras-high-court/madurai-sahirsha-ms-sha-v-state-of-tamil-nadu-2025-mhc-2589-pocso-act-1602554
[28/12, 07:51] Meta AI: 🔍 The Madras High Court has emphasized that trial courts must be cautious and direct registration of cases against adults filing false complaints under the POCSO Act. The court noted that there’s a growing trend of misusing the POCSO Act to settle personal or political scores, which undermines the Act’s true purpose.

The case involved a petitioner accused under the POCSO Act, where the victim’s father had lodged a complaint against him and his wife. However, the victim’s statements didn’t support the prosecution’s version, and she alleged her father had sexually abused her.

The High Court refused to quash the proceedings against the petitioner, directing the trial court to proceed with the case. The court also highlighted that adults filing false complaints can face imprisonment up to six months or a fine under Section 22 of the POCSO Act. 😊
[28/12, 07:52] Meta AI: – Madras High Court warns against misuse of POCSO Act
– Trial courts to exercise due prudence in POCSO cases
– Direct registration of cases against adults filing false complaints under Section 22 POCSO Act
– Case: Madurai Sahirsha MS v. State of Tamil Nadu
– Issue: False complaint allegations under POCSO Act
– Penalty for false complaints: Up to 6 months imprisonment or fine