Supreme Court Quashes Rape, Cheating Charges Against Retired Judge

The Supreme Court quashed rape and cheating charges against a retired judge, holding that the relationship was consensual and turned sour over time.

The Court emphasized that every failed relationship cannot be construed as rape on the pretext of marriage, particularly when there is no evidence of deception or fraudulent intent from the beginning.

The court noted that the woman was fully aware of the accused’s marital status from the beginning and termed the FIR an abuse of the legal process.

Highlighting inconsistencies in the woman’s statement, the Court observed a concerning trend of misusing criminal law when relationships break down.