Anticipatory Bail Granted to Army Officer in Rape Case Alleging False Promise of Marriage, Court Notes Roka Ceremony and Long Relationship: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important order while considering a petition filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure seeking anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage under Section 376 Indian Penal Code. The Court observed that in a long relationship between two adults, physical relations may occur even without a promise of marriage. Considering the facts of the case,…