The Bombay High Court ruled that a second marriage while the first is still valid is not just bigamy but also rape if obtained under false pretenses. The court dismissed a petition to quash the FIR against the accused.
The Kerala High Court ruled that failed relationships alone do not constitute rape. Bail was granted to a Central Government Counsel, shedding light on the complexities of modern relationships and legal consent.
The Kerala High Court recently called for gender-neutral rape laws, particularly in cases where a false promise of marriage is made. It questioned the current laws, which allow women to avoid prosecution for tricking men, while men can be charged with rape for similar acts.
The Kerala High Court dismissed rape charges against a man, ruling the sexual relationship was consensual and not based on any “misconception of fact,” reaffirming the importance of valid consent in such cases.
The Allahabad High Court recently held that a long-term consensual adulterous relationship without any element of deceit does not amount to rape under Section 375 of the IPC. The Court also clarified that not all broken promises of marriage constitute rape, quashing criminal proceedings against Shrey Gupta.
The Delhi High Court has called for curbing false rape charges in matrimonial cases, highlighting concerns over allegations that are later settled, following a recent case involving a husband and his family.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a sexual relationship, even with consent, constitutes rape if the woman is under fear or threat. The court dismissed a petition challenging the criminal charges filed in a rape case based on a relationship developed under false promises.
