False, frivolous or vexatious cases

(1) If the Panchayat considers that a case is false or frivolous or vexatious it may call upon the complainant to show cause why he should not pay compensation to the accused. (2) The Panchayat shall record and consider any cause which the complainant may show and if it is satisfied that the case was false, frivolous or vexatious, may, for reasons to be recorded, direct that compensation not exceeding rupees fifty, shall be paid by the complainant to the accused. (3) No conviction under this Act shall be deemed to be a previous conviction for the purpose of section 75 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, or section 562 or 565 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.