The Hindu·3 min read·hard
Delhi High Court flags ‘emerging trend’ of rape allegations in matrimonial disputes
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over an emerging trend of using rape and sexual harassment allegations as leverage in matrimonial disputes. The court stayed trial proceedings in a specific case, noting that such charges are increasingly being used to force financial settlements.
The Delhi High Court has observed that an “emerging trend” appears to be developing in matrimonial disputes where complainants invoke allegations of rape, molestation and other sexual offences to pressure in-laws into hefty settlements.
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