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MUMBAI: Times Music's exclusive new release ' Rishton Ka Vyapaar', written and sung by actor Karan Oberoi , is an attempt at starting a difficult yet important conversation on present-day relationships.Oberoi, who is presently out on bail, was arrested on May 5, after a case was filed against him on allegations of rape for falsely promising marriage to a woman. Oberoi has always denied the charges and was granted bail on June 7 after the Bombay High Court observed that prima facie the rape charge appeared 'doubtful'. Following this, the Mumbai police arrested the 34-year old woman who had accused him of rape on charges of alleged criminal conspiracy and filing false information in a second FIR on May 25 about an assault and threat received to drop the case against the actor. She was later granted bail and has denied the charges.The singer-actor's arrest led to the rise of the #MenToo movement in the country -- and a much-needed public debate for change. Several men and women came forward with their stories of pain and suffering, while social activists highlighted cases of public shaming and 'gender-biased judgement/laws'.Now, going a step further, the song 'Rishton Ka Vyapaar' features stories of other men who have been falsely accused of crimes they have not committed and the shame and humiliation they have been forced to bear."This song expresses my anguish, pain and catharsis, and the overwhelming need to express my heartfelt emotions backed on the sufferings of people who have met with a similar fate of fake cases. This song is dedicated to all the people who have been falsely accused, where the laws are being manipulated to settle scores, agendas and are led by vendetta. This one is based on justice for all, irrespective of gender, because hurt and suffering are as painful for #MenToo," said Oberoi, who features in the video.Oberoi's case, which indicates the propensity for possible misuse of the current rape law for blackmail, harassment and to settle scores -- increasingly becoming common in instances when relationships end on a sour note -- had led to a growing clamour for gender neutral laws to avoid fake cases.According to the National Crime Records Bureau , in 2016, a total of 38,947 rape cases were reported in India. Of these, in 10,068 cases -- about a quarter -- the accusing women claimed it was rape on the false promise of marriage.