The Allahabad High Court held that when a married man promises marriage, the deceit begins from the very start. Refusing to quash proceedings under Section 69 BNS, the Court said such allegations must be tested during trial.
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.