The Jharkhand High Court ruled that a consensual relationship between two adults cannot automatically become a rape case due to delayed marriage. The Court acquitted Aalim Ansari, setting aside his conviction and seven-year sentence under Section 376 IPC.
The Telangana High Court held that merely availing the services of a sex worker does not attract prosecution for trafficking under Section 370 IPC, as the provision targets traffickers, not customers. However, a customer can be prosecuted under Section 370A(2) if he knew or had reason to believe the sex worker was a trafficked victim.
