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flag Supreme Court directs warning boards and affidavits to combat false criminal complaints, citing abuse of justice system.

flag The Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking to curb false criminal complaints by mandating display boards at police stations, courts, and public offices warning of legal penalties for false charges, fabricated evidence, and malicious prosecution. flag Filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, the petition urges pre-complaint warnings and affidavit requirements to protect fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21, citing high acquittal rates as evidence of systemic abuse. flag The court emphasized the harm caused by frivolous cases, including reputational damage and mental distress, even after acquittal, and directed the Union and states to respond. flag The plea highlights that punitive laws alone are insufficient without preventive measures, calling for judicial intervention to address the growing threat of misuse of the justice system.

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