Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Bombay High Court Quashes Rape Case, Citing Inconsistent Claims
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a rape case against a 69-year-old man.
The court said the woman's story didn't make sense because she had previously claimed to be married to him in other legal filings, which contradicts her claim of being raped.
The court believed the complaint was not genuine and filed with a bad intention because of the delay.
The woman said the man promised to marry her, and had children, but also said he raped her.
The man said she filed the case after he accused her of forgery.
Bombay High Court quashes 2014 rape and atrocities FIR against a 69-year-old man.
The court cited the complainant's inconsistent claims of being both a wife and a rape victim.
The court noted the FIR was filed with a 'mala fide intention' and lacked substance.
The complainant alleged the man promised marriage and sexual exploitation, leading to two children.
The man argued the complaint was motivated, pointing to prior domestic violence and maintenance cases.
- Who
- Bombay High Court and a 69-year-old man.
- What
- The Bombay High Court quashed a 2014 rape and atrocities FIR.
- When
- The ruling was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bombay High Court.
- Why
- Because the court found the woman's claims were inconsistent and filed with bad intentions.
Complainant's Position
Court's Ruling
Allegations vs. Court Findings
Complainant's Position
Allegations of rape and sexual exploitation.
Court's Ruling
The court found the claims were contradictory.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Defendant
- 69-year-old man
- Complaint Date
- 2014
- Charges in FIR
- Rape, cheating, criminal intimidation, and under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Complainant's prior claims
- Wife, seeking maintenance