Delhi court action against woman

A Delhi court has ordered legal action against a woman for filing a false rape case, emphasizing that the special privileges afforded to women should not be misused for personal vendettas. Additional Sessions Judge Shefali Barnala Tandon noted that such false allegations can severely damage the life, reputation, and social standing of the accused. The case arose when the woman retracted her accusations, admitting to consensual relations with the man after a dispute led her to call the police in anger. The court highlighted a growing trend of misuse of rape laws, stating that while the law protects women, it should not be exploited for ulterior motives. The judge affirmed that men also have equal rights under the law as enshrined in the Constitution, and warned against the increasing frequency of false rape allegations. Police have been directed to take appropriate action against the complainant, with a compliance report expected within ten days.