Sexual Consent Given Under Fear is Rape, Says Allahabad High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a woman agrees to a sexual relationship under fear or false promises, it still counts as rape. The court refused to cancel proceedings…
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