In cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, lodging false complaints or providing false information can lead to imprisonment and fines, as per Section 22 of the Act.  
Here's a breakdown of key points:
False Complaints and Information:
The POCSO Act explicitly addresses the issue of false complaints and the provision of false information related to sexual offenses against children.  
Punishment:
Anyone found to have made a false complaint or provided false information can face imprisonment for up to six months and/or a fine.  
Section 22:
Section 22 of the POCSO Act specifically addresses the penalties for lodging false complaints or furnishing false information.  
Other Relevant Sections:
Section 20 mandates reporting of sexually exploitative material to the police, and non-reporting is punishable under Section 21.  
Disclosing the identity of a child sexually abused is also punishable under Section 23.  
Court Cases:
The Calcutta High Court has directed an inquiry against complainants for filing false POCSO cases.  
The Kerala High Court has highlighted the growing tendency of false POCSO cases in divorce and custody proceedings.

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