My colleague and I were together for three years. In a fit of anger, she filed a false complaint claiming we were married. But now she doesn’t want to continue the case. We tried to get it dismissed, but failed. Can we ask the trial court to drop the charges?

Yes, you can file an application for quashing of the complaint or for discharge under Section 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. You’ll need to demonstrate that the complaint is false and malicious, and that your colleague is unwilling to pursue the case. The court will consider the evidence and decide whether to drop the charges.