'False rape' cases soar in Delhi as number of acquittals hits 78 per cent

[Star Wars]

'False rape' cases soar in Capital as number of acquittals hits 78 per cent | Daily Mail Online


Rape is sinister, but perhaps equally sinister is the use of false rape charges as a tool to extort vulnerable men.

The number of cases of rape has seen an alarming increase in the Capital after the December 16 gang-rape incident, with two such cases being reported daily on an average.

However, "frivolous rape cases" have also seen a phenomenal rise, with accusations being used when relations go sour, or to settle scores.


Data from Delhi Police show 616 rape and 1,336 molestation cases were registered between January 1 and April 30.

This is a 36 per cent rise in rape cases against the 450 cases registered in the same period of last year.

Though there is an increase in the number of rape cases, the percentage of the "accused" being acquitted has shot up considerably too.

"In 2013, 1,559 rape and 3,347 molestation cases were registered as compared to 680 rape and 653 incidents of molestation in 2012. However, the acquittal rate in rape cases was 46 per cent in 2012, while it shot up to 78 per cent in 2013.


Acquittals remain high so far this year as well, accounting for around 72 per cent of the cases," a senior police officer said, on condition of anonymity.

In a recent case, three domestic helps from Jharkhand had registered rape cases against their employers to extort money from them.

The racket was exposed as one individual was common in the complaints filed by the three in all the separate cases, which raised suspicion.

They complainants later confessed that the charges were fabricated before a city court, which directed the police to probe the matter.

"Few years back, I came to the Capital from Jharkhand seeking a job. A placement agency helped me find employment.

"However, salary of around eight months was not paid by the agency and when I went there seeking the dues, people at the placement agency suggested that I file a false rape case against my employer.
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Rising figures: The number of cases of rape being reported has seen a shocking increase in the Capital after the December 16 gang-rape incident, which rocked the entire nation


"When I refused to do so, they threatened me of dire consequences and I was forced to file a false rape case with the East district police against my owner and his friend in October 2013," one of the women told Mail Today.

She broke down during the trial at a city court and revealed the truth.

"I disclosed all the facts before the judge. Later, the judge exonerated them and asked the Delhi Police to investigate the matter.

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this news is couple months old but i believe it must be highlighted. That explains why Delhi is Rape capital of the world ..

 

[NDLS]

so a male becomes victim in this case

 

[Star Wars]

so a male becomes victim in this case

Worse is they loose their job and the respect in the society and woman who made the false rape case cannot be charged ...

 

[Abingdonboy]

The sad thing is this was bound to happen, hopefully proper investigation absolves those who are truly innocent but unfortunately the stigma may never go away.

 

[ranjeet]

Where ever there are strict laws there are chances of them being misused. Having said that a special cell in needed to investigate thoroughly and honestly to bring the culprit to the justice.

 

[SrNair]

The sad thing is this was bound to happen, hopefully proper investigation absolves those who are truly innocent but unfortunately the stigma may never go away.

But considering conservatism among Indian families such cases can be fatal for male victims including destruction of their carrer ,a good family life.

 

[Abingdonboy]

But considering conservatism among Indian families such cases can be fatal for male victims including destruction of their carrer ,a good family life.

True. I would imagine suicides amongst those falsely accused is abnormally high for this very reason.

However, this sort of news should not be used to stop the police taking every single rape claim very seriously and moving ahead with them.

 

[Pride]

The problem of the people misusing laws makes it irrelevant. Lets take Dowry law, It was kind of given free hand to those who want to misuse it. My many friends and family member faced wrath of that law. One simple complain and you are in Jail, No bail and this pain can happen from marriage to 7 year.

I don't like Tarun Tejpal but I still need to get convinced that in those few minutes of elevator, how come Rape happened? It could be sexual harassment, groping etc but Rape?

 

[Kloitra]

I don't like Tarun Tejpal but I still need to get convinced that in those few minutes of elevator, how come Rape happened? It could be sexual harassment, groping etc but Rape?

That is filed under Rape, in the new law.

 

[Pride]

That is filed under Rape, in the new law.

Now, that is where the problem is. Lets accept first, Pseudo-Feminism is on the rise and some Indian companies are promoting it stating that Indian girls/women are the oppressed one. So this Sexual harassment complaints became kind of very common in Industry. I don't say we men are not a$$holes, we are, but now many innocents are accused of sexual harassment or Rape as per new Law.

 

[Kloitra]

Now, that is where the problem is. Lets accept first, Pseudo-Feminism is on the rise and some Indian companies are promoting it stating that Indian girls/women are the oppressed one. So this Sexual harassment complaints became kind of very common in Industry. I don't say we men are not a$$holes, we are, but now many innocents are accused of sexual harassment or Rape as per new Law.

Either way - the laws in favor of either gender, the complainant or the victim will have its drawback. More than legal reforms we need social reforms.