Man Cannot Cite Age Gap As Defence In Rape On Promise To Marry Cases: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently ruled that in cases of rape under the false promise of marriage, the accused cannot claim that the victim should have anticipated his future refusal to marry, particularly due to an age difference between the parties involved. The ruling came after the Court refused to quash a rape case against a man accused of exploiting an older woman under the false promise of marriage. Background…