http://www.rediff.com/news/interview/exclusive-sc-lawyer-mukul-rohtagi-flirtation-is-not-rape/20131202.htm

'If the court realises, within a couple of years, that women are making all kinds of allegations for other ulterior motives, then it will become difficult for women,' well-known Supreme Court lawyer Mukul Rohatgi...

...Do you think there are enough ways and a framework where women can fight for justice?

There are enough ways, but you know it is an equally dangerous proposition. If anyone makes serious allegations it can lead to arrest.

We have seen the misuse of Section 498-A (invoked by women against husbands, normally. Even if the complaint is false, the accused is presumed guilty until he proves his innocence).

The court records say 80 percent of the cases filed under 498-A are misused.

I don't want these kinds of allegations of rape to go the same way.

If that happens and if the court realises, within a couple of years, that women are making all kinds of allegations for other ulterior motives, then it will become difficult for women.

If you keep crying wolf, it doesn't really help. It has to be balanced by the court and the accuser...


When judges get judged, judgements get balanced...