In a significant development from Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Meerut Police to register an FIR against a woman for allegedly filing a false rape case against her own brother, accusing him of repeatedly sexually assaulting her minor daughter.

The case came to light during the hearing of a bail application filed by the accused, who had been booked under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

During the trial, the minor girl reportedly told the court that her maternal uncle had merely scolded her over her mobile phone usage, which had led to the false allegations.

The girl’s mother also contradicted her original complaint, stating that she had filed the FIR under pressure from a neighbour and that her daughter had never told her about any sexual assault.

She further alleged that the police had incorrectly recorded her statement.

Both the mother and daughter turned hostile during the trial and did not support the prosecution’s allegations.




Taking note of their testimonies, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal observed that the mother had admitted to filing a false case against her brother.

On October 28, 2026, the High Court granted bail to the accused and directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Meerut, to register an FIR against the woman under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, which deals with punishment for certain false complaints or false information.

The court’s order brings attention to the serious consequences of deliberately filing false sexual assault complaints.




While genuine victims must be protected and their allegations investigated fairly, those who knowingly misuse laws intended to protect children must also be held accountable.

STRICT LEGAL ACTION AGAINST SUCH WOMEN CAN ONLY REDUCE SUCH FALSE CASES