The Bombay High Court dismissed a cheating case against a woman who eloped before her wedding. The court highlighted her struggle to express her romantic relationship. The judges ruled that there was no evidence of deception, emphasizing the absence of dishonest intent. The woman’s family faced defamation and embarrassment after the elopement.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the confusion and misapplication of laws regarding criminal breach of trust and cheating. It noted that police often file FIRs for both offenses based on mere claims of dishonesty, causing numerous injustices. The court stressed the need for proper training of police officers to understand the distinction between the two offenses.
