Question
In a case under section 9 (1) of Prevention of Oppression against Women and Children Act, 2000 the police submitted a report recommending action against the plaintiff under section 17, based on a false report by the accused. The plaintiff later complained that the police had fabricated the report without proper investigation. The PBI was then tasked with the investigation and has submitted a final report to the court. The PBI’s report also accuses the plaintiff and witness no.1 under section 17. It’s unclear if the defendant will be granted relief or if the plaintiff’s section 17 claim will be accepted. The plaintiff may object again, and the judge will decide whether to accept the objection or not.
Answer
The plaintiff has no further recourse and there is a 100% likelihood that the defendant will be acquitted, resulting in the dismissal of the case against the plaintiff.