Court Expresses Concern Over Judge's Conduct For Suggesting Accused & Victim Settle Rape Case, Orders Trial By Another Judge: Delhi High Court

In a recent order, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to the offence of rape. The petitioner, Mr. XYZ, had sought the quashing of the FIR on the basis of a settlement agreement entered into with the victim, Ms. ABC. Case Details: The case involved serious allegations of rape and other…