Married Woman Cannot Prosecute Accused For Rape On False Promise To Marry, Her Consent Not Based On Misconception: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment that clarifies the distinction between a false promise of marriage and breach of promise, the High Court has quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings involving Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Overview The case involved allegations against Rajesh Sharma who was accused of raping Nandini Verma under the pretense of a false promise to marry her. The complainant, Nandini, alleged that Rajesh engaged…
