Supreme Court Flags Misuse Of Rape Laws After Break-Ups, Quashes Case Against Ex-Judge Over Alleged Marriage Promise

The Supreme Court flagged the misuse of rape laws after break-ups and quashed a case against an ex-judge over an alleged marriage promise. The apex court expressed concern about the increasing trend of using rape charges in consensual relationships that have ended. The quashing of the case against the former judge underscores the court's stance against the weaponization of serious criminal charges in such situations.