Can a man be arrested for a false rape charge?

Since the charge is cognizable and non-bailable the accused will first be arrested after preliminary investigation by the police, if prima facie found to be substantiated with probable circumstances.  If later on it is proved before the magistrate that the charge was false, the accused can file suit for malicious prosecution and seek compensation apart from pressing the criminal charges of false evidence, harrassment, defamation and misuse of the process of the court.

hey robin go for fir quashing and try for anticipatory bail and granting of the same is depend upon the facts of ur case both of these options can be used to avoid ur arrest and u shud go n consult to any gud criminal lawyer

His threads on same topic are at

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/How-much-time-police-takes-to-take-action-of-a-f-i-r--65257.asp

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/Can-any-girl-falsely-gives-any-rape-charge-against-a-man--65213.asp

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/Can-a-man-be-arrested-for-a-false-rape-charge--65218.asp

Hey Robin I presume that u r not suppose to be the victim guy

However the FIR is sufficient to intiate action against the alleged person. Innocency of the said person is a later aspect. After conclusion of trial if he emerges aquitted he can sue against the complainant. No matter he had suffered harasment and mental agony, because the rule of law prevails so. 

I believe Mr Mohd Rafique has put it more clearly.