X informed the police that in the dacoity committed in the House of M, he has a reason to believe that his neighbour Y was involved. Y is consequently arrested by the police. Subsequently he is released. Y files an action for malicious prosecution.

A. Y's action will succeed

B. Y's action will not succeed as Y was not prosecuted in any criminal court

C. X is guilty of malicious prosecution, as he maliciously involved Y, knowing fully well that Y had nothing to do with dacoity

D. Y was arrested on account of the report of X. X is therefore guilty

Answer: Option B