Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused of Rape on False Marriage Promise, Citing ‘Parties Were In Relationship Since 2012′

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Achal Kumar Paliwal, granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of raping a teacher under the guise of marriage, citing a lack of prima facie evidence and a long-standing relationship. The court highlighted delays in filing the FIR and the prosecutrix’s background as significant factors.

‘Mere Breakup Between Couples Can’t Result In Rape Proceedings Against Man’: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a rape case against a man, citing the woman’s prolonged association and physical relationship with him as an indication of her consent [Prashant v. State of NCT of Delhi].