Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Alleging Rape on False Promise of Marriage as False, Fabricated
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The Supreme Court of India has quashed two FIRs alleging rape on the false promise of marriage. The court termed the cases “fabricated, vindictive, and a gross abuse of the criminal justice process.” The court’s decision came after a thorough examination of the case, which revealed inconsistencies in the complainant’s allegations.
Key Points of the Case:
- Inconsistencies in Allegations: The complainant initially alleged a single instance of intercourse on June 24, 2021. But a year later, filed another FIR claiming multiple instances of sexual relations, all of which predated the first complaint.
- Lack of Evidence: The court found no material to suggest that the accused had committed the offense on the ground that the complainant belonged to the SC/ST community, making the charge an apparent afterthought.
- WhatsApp Chats Reveal Complainant’s Pattern: The accused presented WhatsApp chats that depicted the complainant’s manipulative and vindictive tendencies, including threats to men who refused to marry her.
Court’s Observations:
- No Prima Facie Case: The court held that there was no prima facie case to proceed against the appellant under Section 376 IPC, as the relationship between the parties appeared to be consensual rather than a case of deception.
- Abuse of Process: The court noted that permitting the prosecution to continue in the face of such overwhelming contradictions and evidence of malicious intent would amount to a travesty of justice.
Supreme Court’s Decision:
- FIRs Quashed: The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and quashed the FIRs, granting relief to the appellant.
- Protection from Harassment: The court’s decision emphasizes the need to protect individuals from harassment through false allegations and ensures that the criminal justice system is not misused.
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