Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Citing Misuse Of Section 376 IPC, Says It's Used As Weapon By Some To Unnecessarily Harass Males

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR for rape, citing misuse of Section 376 IPC. The Court stated that the provision was often used as a weapon in matrimonial disputes and that baseless allegations should not be allowed to harass innocent individuals. In this case, the woman’s complaint was deemed to be filed without sufficient evidence, and the Court dismissed it. This decision highlights the judiciary’s concern about the misuse of criminal laws, particularly those related to sexual offenses in marital relationships.