Advocate’s Rape Accused Released| Morality Has to Be Kept Separate From the Offence: Delhi HC Grants Bail to Married Gym Trainer

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a gym trainer accused of rape and blackmail, with Justice Girish Kathpalia observing that morality must remain separate from criminal determination and noting material presented prima facie indicated a consensual relationship between the parties.

Consensual Relationship Cannot Be Termed Rape Later: Allahabad High Court Quashes Case From Broken Relationship

The Allahabad High Court quashed rape proceedings based on an alleged false promise of marriage, ruling that a long-term consensual relationship between adults cannot later be treated as rape merely because the relationship did not culminate in marriage.

Punjab & Haryana HC Dismisses Plea To Recall Its Earlier Order In Rape-Promise Case, Citing Statutory Ban Under Section 403 BNSS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea seeking recall of its order quashing an FIR in a rape-on-promise-to-marry case. It held that a final judgment cannot be reopened due to the statutory bar under Section 403.

Long-Term Consensual Relationship Isn’t Rape If Marriage Doesn’t Happen: Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against Accused

The Calcutta High Court dismissed criminal proceedings, holding that a prolonged consensual relationship cannot be termed rape in marriage. Chaitali Chatterjee Das noted that years of intimacy, shared travel, and voluntary hotel stays reflected mutual consent, not misconception.

“Don’t Trust Anybody Before Marriage”: Supreme Court Warns Couples on Pre-Marital Physical Relationships

The Supreme Court observed that a boy and girl before marriage are “total strangers” and advised caution while engaging in pre-marital physical relationships. The remarks came during a bail hearing in a false promise of marriage rape case, where the Court also suggested mediation.

“Classic Case of Consensual Relationship Turning Acrimonious”: Supreme Court Quashes Rape FIR Based on False Promise of Marriage

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR alleging rape on the false pretext of marriage, holding that the case involved a consensual relationship that later turned bitter. The Court cautioned against criminalising failed personal relationships and misuse of serious penal provisions.

“What Is Wrong?” Kerala High Court Questions Denial of Bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Over Multiple Consensual Relationships

The Kerala High Court questioned whether an unmarried man having multiple consensual sexual relationships can be a ground to deny bail to Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case. The Court asked the prosecution to clarify whether the alleged incident was consensual or forced, and reserved its order on his anticipatory bail plea.

“Law Can’t Punish Heartbreak”: Educated Adults Can’t Use Rape Law After Failed Relationship, Says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that educated and independent adults cannot misuse rape laws to criminalise a consensual relationship that later fails. The Court said a breakup alone does not create criminal liability unless a false promise of marriage is clearly proven.

Consensual Relationship Turning Sour Cannot Be Termed Rape: Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR, holding that a consensual romantic relationship between adults cannot be retrospectively labelled as rape merely because it failed. The Court cautioned against using criminal law to settle personal grievances.

Strong Imprint Of Manipulation: Karnataka HC Quashes Rape Case Against Advocate

The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape FIR against an advocate, finding the woman’s claim of sexual relations on a false promise of marriage was manipulated. Citing an imprint of manipulation and an attempt to convert discord into public prosecution.