The Karnataka High Court granted 15-day bail to a rape accused to marry the survivor, who recently turned 18. The man from Mysuru district arrested in February 2023 following allegations from the girl’s mother that he repeatedly sexually assaulted her daughter at the age of 16 years and nine months. The court’s decision aims to facilitate their marriage. This case has sparked considerable public and legal debate. The survivor’s age and the circumstances of the assault are central to the controversy. The situation highlights complex issues surrounding consent, legal age, and justice.
The Bombay High Court has clarified the legal boundaries surrounding consent and promises of marriage in the context of intimate relationships. This judgment came to light in a case where a woman filed a complaint against a man, alleging rape under the pretext of a broken promise of marriage. The couple had engaged in a […]
