‘Kundali Mismatch’ No Excuse After Promise of Marriage and Physical Relations: Delhi High Court Says BNS Section 69 May Apply

The Delhi High Court held that refusing to marry due to horoscope mismatch after establishing physical relations on a promise of marriage can attract charges under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Court denied bail to the accused, observing that repeated assurances followed by refusal may amount to sexual intercourse by deceitful means.