False Complaints of Rape Must Be Dealt With Strictly: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant observation, flagged concern over the increasing misuse of legal provisions related to sexual offences under the Indian Penal Code, and the resulting social impact. Justice Girish Kathpalia made these remarks while granting bail to a film director who had been accused of rape by an aspiring actor — an allegation she later admitted was false. Background of the case involving film director and…
