Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Over Promise to Marry Made in Good Faith
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court has quashed a rape case after finding that the promise of marriage was made in good faith and not with the intent to deceive. The court ruled…
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
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