Surjit Singh 05 June 2022
Mahi Manchanda 25 June 2022
Hi,
Yes - if the victim has made false charges against you, you can file a case under section 182 of the indian penal code.
IPC Section 182: Whoever gives to any public servant any information which he knows or believes to be false, intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, such public servant -
A) To do or omit anything which such he ought not to do or omit if the true state of facts were known to him, or
B) To use the lawful power of such public servant to the injury or annoyance of any person.
You can also file a case under section 211 and section 499
Section 211: Whoever intentionally causes injury to any person, institutes or causes to institute any criminal proceeding against the person by making/fabricating false charges knowing that there is no lawful ground or proceeding against the person, shall either be imprisoned for a term up to two years or with fine or both.
Section 499: Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said to defame that person.
I hope this aanswers your question.
Have a good day!