A man from Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh has filed a claim for compensation from the state government after he was found not guilty of gang rape. He said that his "suffering and mental agony" caused his family to be on the verge of starvation while he was in prison. According to his petition, the man has requested 2 lakh out of the 10,006.02 crore in compensation for the "loss of God's gift to humans e.g. sexual pleasure."
According to his attorney, Vijay Singh Yadav, Kantu, 35, also known as Kantilal Bheel, moved the district and sessions court after a local court dropped the gang rape charges on October 20, 2022. On January 10, he will present his case against the MP government and the investigators. When asked about the enormous compensation, Mr. Yadav stated that a total of 10,000 crore has been requested on the grounds that "human life is precious." The remaining 6.02 crore is for a variety of reasons, including 2 lakh in legal fees, mental anguish, and his family's suffering.
False rape charges are a serious concern in India, as they can ruin the reputation and lives of the accused, even if they are later found to be innocent. The process of defending oneself against a rape charge can be lengthy, costly, and emotionally taxing, and the stigma associated with rape can make it difficult for the accused to rebuild their lives.
In addition, false rape charges can discourage victims of sexual assault from coming forward, as they may fear that their allegations will not be taken seriously or that they will be met with disbelief or skepticism. It is important to note that the majority of rape allegations are true, and that it is never acceptable to make false accusations of rape or any other crime. It is important to thoroughly investigate all allegations of sexual assault and to ensure that the rights of both the accused and the victim are protected.
