The Madras High Court ruled that consensual adult relationships cannot be criminalised simply because they end in conflict. The court emphasized that criminal law should not be used to resolve emotional fallouts or failed romantic expectations.
During the Karnataka High Court hearing, Senior Advocate Prabhuling Navadgi defended Prajwal Revanna, arguing the case relies on the prosecutrix’s statements and questioned the video’s authenticity, citing inconsistencies in her accounts. The prosecution accused Revanna of withholding evidence while the court considers his bail applications linked to multiple rape complaints.
