No Assumption That Victims Always Tell the Full Truth: Allahabad High Court on Rape Cases
In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a married woman under the pretense of securing her a government job. The Court observed that in modern times, it cannot be presumed that victims in rape cases always share the full truth.
The accused faced charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including sexual abuse, criminal intimidation, and threats to make private photographs public. Arrested in August last year, he sought bail, arguing that the relationship was consensual and voluntary. He claimed that the victim filed the complaint to protect herself after her husband and family discovered the affair.
The court noted that the victim, despite being married, maintained a consensual extramarital relationship with the accused. The judge highlighted that the victim was aware of the implications of her actions and understood that marriage was unlikely due to her circumstances.
The bench stated, “The record shows that the victim willingly maintained a relationship and agreed to physical intimacy due to her affection and passion for the accused.” Stressing the need for caution in presuming complete truthfulness in such cases, the court granted bail to the accused.
This case highlights the evolving perspectives in judicial proceedings and emphasizes careful consideration of all facts before drawing conclusions in sensitive cases.
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