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.
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.
