The Madras High Court held that a woman’s civil claim for damages over a false promise of marriage can proceed despite the accused’s acquittal in a rape case, observing that technical acquittal does not extinguish civil liability entirely.
The Supreme Court quashed a rape case, ruling that consensual relationships between adults spanning years cannot be labeled as rape due to an unfulfilled promise to marry. The court emphasized the absence of criminal intent under Section 376 IPC and upheld its consistent stance on such matters while ensuring the confidentiality of the parties involved.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court acquitted a man convicted of rape due to a false promise of marriage, citing mutual consent and lack of evidence. The case, revolving around a couple’s relationship formed on a matrimonial website, shed light on legal complexities in online relationships. This judgment sets a precedent in understanding consent and promises in the digital age.