Rohtak police have decided to track and identify women who lodge false rape complaints and later use them for blackmail. The initiative aims to prevent honeytrapping and extortion through false allegations.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two brothers accused of gang-rape, citing the complainant’s refusal to undergo a medical examination to support her allegations. The court highlighted the importance of medical evidence in such serious cases.
The Bombay High Court acquitted a man in a 25-year-old case where he was accused of cheating after refusing to marry a woman with whom he had a sexual relationship. The court ruled that the refusal to marry is not cheating under Section 417 IPC, as there was no evidence of consent based on false promises.
An engineering student in Chennai spent seven years in jail after being falsely accused of rape. He was acquitted in 2016, and the court awarded him Rs 15 lakhs in compensation for the wrongful accusation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered an inquiry into a woman who allegedly filed a false rape case, highlighting the misuse of legal provisions and urging action against the complainant.
Psychologist Pradeep Makhijani was granted pre-arrest bail in a rape case by a Nagpur court, with erectile dysfunction and medical evidence playing a crucial role in the decision.
A former Bhopal police inspector was suspended for extorting money by falsely accusing people of rape. The investigation uncovered a honey trap scheme led by police officers and a woman.
The Bombay High Court quashed a rape FIR after the victim married the accused, citing the resolution of their misunderstanding. The couple is now happily married with a child, and the woman no longer wishes to pursue the case.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without deception does not amount to rape under Section 375 IPC. The court quashed the criminal proceedings against the accused, emphasizing that a breach of a marriage promise alone does not constitute rape.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that live-in couples, even if one partner is married, are entitled to legal protection if they face threats. The court emphasized the importance of autonomy and safety, while also addressing responsibilities when minors or children are involved in live-in relationships.
