#promise of marriage

Patna High Court rules that consensual sexual relations without a promise of marriage do not attract rape charges under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), even if followed by pregnancy and abortion allegations. The court granted anticipatory bail, emphasizing the absence of corroborative evidence to substantiate coercion or deceit.

Kerala High Court quashes rape proceedings where consent was based on promise of marriage, clarifying that mala fide intent at inception is essential for conviction under Section 375 IPC.

Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail in case involving Section 69 & 89 B.N.S. 2023, holding that consensual relations based on false marriage promise require proof of dishonest intent, not mere allegation.