Needless Deterrent Action Against Complainants Will Discourage Them From Bringing Grievances Against Public Authorities Before Lok Ayukta: Kerala HC
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Needless Deterrent Action Against Complainants Will Discourage Them From Bringing Grievances Against Public Authorities Before Lok Ayukta: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court observed that needlessly taking deterrent actions against complainants under Section 21 of the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act for filing complaints against public authorities could discourage individuals from bringing their grievances before the Lok Ayukta. Upon dismissal of the complaint by Lok Ayukta, application was filed seeking sanction to prosecute the complainant under Section 21 for filing false compliant. If needless deterrent actions are taken against complainants, it will discourage the parties from bringing their grievances against public authorities before the Lok Ayukta.” Notably, under Section 21 of the Act, lodging false complaint with malicious intention is punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than three months which may extend up to six months, along with a fine. The Court stated that this would not mean that every complaint dismissed by the Lok Ayukta must attract prosecution under Section 21.

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