India: Man implicated twice in rape case by lover set free

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'The court while acquitting Pheruddin in its judgement mentioned that the complainant had given different statements that had numerous contradictions and inconsistencies, which remain unexplained. The court also observed that considering the veracity of such cases, men implicated in false cases be called "rape case survivor".

Judge Nivedita Anil Sharma while acquitting the man said, "No one discusses the dignity and honour of a man. All are fighting for the rights, honour and dignity of women. Laws for protection of women are being made, which may be misused by a woman but where is the law to protect a man, where he is being persecuted and implicated in false cases. Perhaps, now is the time to take a stand for a man."

Pheruddin, who runs a business of construction material, says he faced heavy financial losses, besides having to deal with the dent on his reputation. His family, who stood with him also suffered in his absence. "My wife had to take a loan of Rs 6 lakh to meet daily expenses. My family had to sell off land to carry out the legal expenditure. Now that I am back, my focus is on repaying the loans and getting back my life on track."'