‘Bundle of Lies’: Supreme Court Quashes Rape FIR Filed on False Promise of Marriage

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against a man accused of rape and SC/ST Act violations, calling the allegations false. The Court said the FIR was a “bundle of lies” with no evidence to support the woman’s claims.

[False Post-Poll Violence Case] Cal HC Imposed Fine of Rs 10K Against the Parties

Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court fined both the petitioner and defendant Rs 10,000 for involvement in a false post-poll violence case. The case, initially against individuals linked to the ruling party, was discovered to be fabricated. Both parties misled the court, leading to unnecessary proceedings, and the fines will be used to renovate women’s toilets in the High Court building.