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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Madhya Pradesh High Court: Married Woman Cannot Claim Consent Was Taken on False Promise of Marriage
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