Whether Consent Was Obtained Based On Mistake Of Fact On Promise Of Marriage To Be Determined At Trial: Kerala High Court Declines To Quash Rape Case

Kochi, August 6, 2024 — In a recent legal decision, the Kerala High Court addressed a complex case involving allegations of rape based on a false promise of marriage. The court evaluated whether the consent provided by the prosecutrix was valid under Section 375 and Section 90 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Case Background: The case revolved around a woman, identified as Ms. A, who accused Mr. B of…