Supreme Court: Married Woman Cannot File Rape Case on Promise of Marriage
Shruti Mahapatra
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case against a 23-year-old student, ruling that a married woman cannot claim rape on the basis of a false promise of marriage, as such…
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False Promise of Marriage Not Rape If Woman Continues Relationship After Knowing Man Is Married: Kerala High Court
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Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Rape Accused on Condition to Marry Survivor if Found
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Supreme Court Quashes Rape Case Over Promise to Marry Made in Good Faith
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…