Section 46 of LLA : Section 46: Prosecution For False Complaint And Payment Of Compensation, Etc, To Public Servant
LLA
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Explanation using Example
Imagine a scenario where Mr. Sharma, a citizen, files a complaint to the Lokpal accusing Mrs. Gupta, a government official, of corruption. Mr. Sharma alleges that Mrs. Gupta took a bribe to award a government contract. However, upon investigation, it is found that the allegations were baseless and that Mr. Sharma made the complaint knowing it to be false, with the intention to harass Mrs. Gupta.
As per Section 46 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, Mr. Sharma could be prosecuted for making a false and frivolous complaint. If ...
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