Anticipatory Bail Denied in ‘False Promise to Marry’ Case; Probe Directed under New BNS Provision: Madras High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man accused of maintaining a sexual relationship with a woman on the alleged false promise of marriage. The Court held that the allegations disclose a serious offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and that custodial interrogation may be required for a fair investigation. Bench and Date of Decision The order was passed by…