Time has come to initiate action against those filing frivolous sexual harassment complaints: Delhi High Court slaps Rs. 30k costs on petitioners

Time has come to initiate action against persons who file frivolous complaints under Sections 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (Sexual harassment) Indian Penal Code etc. only for ulterior purpose, the Delhi High Court recently said as it imposed costs of Rs. 30,000 on parties seeking to quash FIRs registered for the said offences after arriving at a settlement (Liashram vs State).