ConsensualRelationship Archives

false promise of marriage versus breach of promise

False promise of marriage not same as breach of promise: Delhi High Court grants anticipatory bail in Rape case

Criminal law cannot be used as an instrument of coercion or revenge when a consensual relationship turns sour. The protection of personal liberty, as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution, must remain paramount, especially when the allegations appear to be exaggerated or motivated.

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Proximity at workplace results in consensual relationships which on turning sour get reported as crimes; Delhi High Court grants bail

A perusal of Charge-sheet shows that the Applicant and the Complainant were in a relationship for more than one year. However, as per the Complainant eventually the attitude of Petitioner/Complainant changed, and he started ill-treating and blackmailing her.