Delhi Court Orders Action Against Woman for Filing False Rape Case to Extort Money

In a landmark ruling, Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court has directed the filing of a complaint against a woman for lodging a false rape case with the intent to extort money. The court made the decision while acquitting the accused, emphasizing that justice must also protect the dignity of the innocent—not just punish the guilty.

Quoting American defense attorney F. Lee Bailey — “In court, the truth is often lost in the process. The oath is meant to protect it, but men lie, even under God” — Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Anuj Agrawal observed that the case at hand reflects this sentiment perfectly.

The judge criticized the woman’s conduct, noting that she met the man on a matrimonial website in 2021 and falsely accused him of rape under the guise of a potential marriage. The court found significant inconsistencies in her testimony and ruled that her allegations were fabricated and unsubstantiated.

The court pointed out that photos the woman claimed were taken by the accused during the alleged assaults were never recovered during forensic examination. Additionally, it was revealed that she had previously filed similar rape complaints against at least four other individuals.

“False rape accusations not only overburden the legal system but also cause great harm to genuine survivors,” the judge remarked, ordering that a complaint for perjury be sent to the Chief Judicial Magistrate (Central).

The court also raised concerns about the conduct of the police, revealing that the accused was detained even before the formal registration of an FIR. Records showed that a police officer had 16–17 phone conversations with the complainant before the FIR was filed, suggesting potential collusion. While no immediate action was taken, the court advised the Commissioner of Delhi Police to review the matter and consider appropriate steps to uphold the department’s motto: “Shanti, Seva, Nyay” (Peace, Service, Justice).

Highlighting the lasting impact of false accusations, the judge concluded: “While the gavel has fallen in favor of the accused, the stigma of the allegation lingers. Society often remembers the accusation, not the acquittal.”

News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.