False cases under IPC 376 (punishment for rape) have been a persistent problem in India. These false cases can cause harm to the accused, their families, and the justice system as a whole. False cases of rape can arise due to various reasons, including misunderstandings, personal grudges, blackmail, or for settlement of property disputes. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases where men have been falsely accused of rape. In some cases, the false charges have resulted in significant harm to the reputation and careers of the accused. In response to the problem of false rape cases, the Indian judiciary has laid down guidelines to ensure that false cases are not filed and to provide protection to the accused. For example, the Supreme Court has held that false cases of rape can be punished under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for perjury and criminal defamation. The court has also emphasized the need for a gender-sensitive approach in cases of sexual assa...