Headline
The Gujarat High Court Quashes Charges of rape against man who was accused of fake promise of marriage.
Summary
The Gujarat High Court revoked charges of rape against a man who is accused of a sexual relationship with a woman on a false promise of marriage. The Gujarat High Court stated that failure to marry after consensual sexual relations does not constitute to rape automatically.
Key Facts
- Judge Name: Justice Divyesh Joshi
- Accused and the complainant were in a relationship for almost one and half years.
- The complainant got pregnant, but DNA evidence was different and showed the accused was not the father of the child.
- The Gujarat High Court held that consensual relationships cannot be retroactively termed as rape merely on unfulfilled promise of marriage.
Legal Insights
The Gujarat High Court stressed that a conviction on rape based solely on a promise of marriage needs a solid proof that the man never intended to marry from the outset.
Impact
The ruling of the Gujarat High Court shed light on that there should be legal boundaries in cases of consensual sexual relationships, reducing misuse of rape laws.
Why It Matters
The judgment showcases the increase in cases of consensual sexual relationships being misrepresented as rape, influencing future interpretations of consent and marriage promises.
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