The court's observations came while disposing of a case under the Act.

It pointed out that the provisions of this Act are misused when there is rivalry between people, especially when minors are involved, and more so in cases of marital disputes.

The court said that in such disputes, minors are used to make allegations to ensure that the father does not get the custody of the child.

"Thus, aggrieved and frustrated litigants should not be allowed to vent their frustration by cheaply abusing the provisions of penal law. Therefore, police officers and courts should always be cautious while addressing the allegations, so that the dispute Can be separated completely,” the court said.