'Sexual Offences' Under IPC Are Women-Centric To Protect Dignity & Honour But Male Partner Not Always At Fault: Allahabad High Court

In a recent landmark judgment, the court acquitted the accused in a rape case involving allegations of a false promise of marriage. The case was evaluated under several sections, including Section 376 and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act. Case Background The case involves the prosecutrix, ABC, who accused XYZ of establishing a physical relationship with her under the false promise…