Indian Penal Code Section 376 Archives

Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR, Highlights Misuse of Section 376 IPC

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The Delhi High Court recently quashed a rape FIR against a man, highlighting the misuse of Section 376 IPC. The court ruled that the case was an example of how the provision, meant to protect women, is sometimes misused to harass men unnecessarily.

MP High Court: One Year is Enough for a Woman to Distinguish Between ‘Breach of Promise’ and ‘False Promise of Marriage’

Shruti Mahapatra5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that one year is enough time for a prudent woman to differentiate between a mere breach of promise and a false promise of marriage. The court quashed an FIR filed under Sections 376(2)(N) and 506 of the IPC, emphasizing that this case involved a breach of promise rather than deception.