The Delhi High Court has called for curbing false rape charges in matrimonial cases, highlighting concerns over allegations that are later settled, following a recent case involving a husband and his family.
A 28-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for beating her brother after he stopped her from making an Instagram reel. She later misbehaved with police officers who came to investigate the incident.
The petitioners argued that a valid marriage occurred through the exchange of garlands (Varmala) and applying vermilion (Sindoor). However, the court observed that no legal provision acknowledged marriage by exchanging garlands.
