Is filing a knowingly false criminal complaint itself an offence?

Criminal Law

Yes. Section 98 of the Penal Code prohibits giving a false complaint or information against another person to an authority conducting judicial proceedings with intent to cause harm or harassment.

The punishment is linked to the maximum punishment of the falsely alleged offence, subject to the statutory provision.

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