SIFF Applauds Pune Police for Swift Action in Kondhwa False Rape Case, Demands Legal Steps Against Misuse of Laws

Pune, Maharashtra, July 13, 2025: The Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF), a prominent men’s rights organisation advocating for gender-neutral laws and legal accountability, has lauded the Pune City Police for their decisive handling of a recent false rape allegation in Kondhwa. The organisation has also launched a letter campaign addressed to Pune City Police Commissioner Shri Amitesh Kumar, commending the force’s prompt action and urging stringent measures to curb the misuse of protection laws.

The case, involving a 22-year-old woman who allegedly filed a fabricated rape complaint, was resolved within 24 hours by the Pune City Police. SIFF hailed this as a stellar example of efficient policing and a strong commitment to upholding justice.

Key Highlights of SIFF’s Letter Campaign

• SIFF activists praised the Pune Police for their swift investigation, which prevented the wrongful detention of an innocent man.
• The organisation expressed deep concern over the rising trend of false allegations, which not only destroy the lives of innocent individuals but also undermine the credibility of genuine survivors.
• SIFF emphasised the need for immediate legal action against the complainant and any accomplices, including the professor reportedly involved in advising the woman to file the false complaint.

Call for Legal Accountability

In its letter, SIFF urged the Commissioner to invoke relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Sections 229, 230 and 250), which address fabricating false evidence, and Section 182A of the Maharashtra Shakti Act, which penalises maliciously false rape or acid attack complaints.

“Section 182A of the Maharashtra Shakti Act mandates punishment for maliciously false rape or acid attack complaints. Yet, police rarely invoke it, giving a free passage to women who misuse the law. This selective enforcement not only harms innocent men but also dilutes justice for genuine victims,” said Sameer Goel, National Co-ordinator of SIFF.

SIFF highlighted how draconian laws against men have led to thousands of innocent individuals losing jobs, assets, and social reputations. Many have been traumatised, and a significant number have resorted to suicide. The legal system, SIFF argues, has failed to address false cases of rape, molestation, and POCSO effectively.

Sexual Violence and Legal Grey Areas

The organisation clarified its stance, stating that SIFF is fully supportive of laws against any form of violence—sexual, physical, molestation, or domestic violence—against anyone. However, it raised concerns about how “sexual consent” remains a grey area, especially among intimate partners, where the legal system and police lack sensitivity to distinguish between genuine and false allegations. SIFF called upon Parliament to deliberate on this issue and create a legal framework to separate genuine and fabricated cases under BNS69 and POCSO.

The Dangers of False Rape Cases

The new criminal law, BNS 69, imposes a 10-year prison sentence on men who attempt to end a relationship with a woman, while women face no such consequence for ending relationships. SIFF warned that this gender-biased law could open the “floodgates” for false cases in police stations and courts, allowing women to settle personal scores.

“Threats of false rape allegations may be used to prevent live-in partners from leaving, subjecting men to domestic violence with no legal recourse,” the statement noted.

Misuse of Victim Card and High-Profile Cases

The organisation pointed to recent cases such as the fake IFS officer Jyoti Mishra from Lucknow, IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from Pune, and now the Kondhwa false rape case, as examples of women misusing protective laws to shield their own criminal activities.

“When authorities fail to act against those who misuse protective laws, they’re not just being passive—they’re enabling injustice. These unchecked false cases don’t just damage reputations—they destroy lives, tear apart families, and drive innocent individuals toward suicide,” warned Sagar Gunthal, Counsellor at SIFF Maharashtra.

Startling Statistics

• 74% of all rape cases filed in India have been found to be false.
• According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 122,724 men committed suicide in India in 2022, with 65% of these suicides attributed to family disputes, matrimonial issues, and live-in relationships.

SIFF’s Demands to the Authorities

✔ Initiate legal proceedings against individuals filing false complaints and those who abet them.
✔ Conduct preliminary inquiries before registering FIRs in sensitive cases like rape to ensure fairness and prevent misuse.
✔ Launch awareness campaigns about the legal consequences of filing false cases to discourage such practices.
✔ Filter out false allegations during investigations and display statistics on the closure of false cases at police stations.
✔ Ensure annual audits and reward police officers and lawyers who effectively handle false cases, while penalising those enabling the culture of misuse.
✔ Make all laws gender-neutral and provide protection for male victims of domestic violence.