Men’s Rights Organisation Hails Pune Police for Swift Action In Kondhwa 'Rape' Case, Demands Legal Accountability
The Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), a men’s rights organization, has launched a letter campaign to commend the Pune Police for swiftly resolving a false rape allegation case within 24 hours in Kondhwa. The case involved a 22-year-old woman who allegedly filed a fabricated rape complaint. SIFF praised the police’s prompt action, which prevented the wrongful arrest of an innocent man.
In their letter to Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, SIFF highlighted concerns over the increasing misuse of protection laws, stating that false allegations not only ruin lives but also undermine justice for genuine victims. The organization called for strict legal action against the complainant and any accomplices, including a professor reportedly involved in advising the woman.
SIFF urged the police to invoke sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 229, 230, and 250) and Section 182A of the Maharashtra Shakti Act, which penalize the fabrication of false rape or acid attack complaints. The foundation believes consistent enforcement of these laws is essential to prevent misuse and restore public confidence in the legal system.
Sameer Goel, National Coordinator of SIFF, stated, “Section 182A of the Maharashtra Shakti Act mandates punishment for maliciously false rape or acid attack complaints—yet police rarely invoke it. This selective enforcement harms innocent men and dilutes justice for genuine victims.”
The organization further appealed for a broader legal reform to ensure fair investigations in sensitive cases like rape, including preliminary inquiries before FIR registration and awareness about the consequences of filing false cases.
The letter campaign by SIFF reflects growing concerns among men’s rights groups about the misuse of gender-based laws and calls for stronger safeguards against false accusations.
Their Demands
▪ Initiate legal proceedings against individuals who file false complaints and those who abet them.
▪ Conduct preliminary inquiries before registering FIRs in sensitive cases like rape to ensure fairness and prevent misuse.
▪ Promote awareness about the legal consequences of filing false cases to discourage such actions.
▪ Instead of creating new criminal laws and blaming men, strict policing by the police, judiciary, and government is required to address and prevent crimes and the misuse of laws.
▪ False allegations need to be filtered out during investigations at police stations. Statistics on the closure of false cases should be displayed at each police station, and annual audits must be conducted.
▪ All laws should be made gender-neutral. Male victims of domestic violence must receive protection from the courts.
▪ Lawyers and police officials who effectively address false cases should be rewarded, while those who contribute to the culture of false cases should be penalized or denied promotions.
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