Woman's Character & Morals Not Related To Number Of Sexual Partners, Her 'No' Means 'No', Upholds Gang Rape Conviction: Bombay High Court
In a strong and clear message, the Bombay High Court ruled that a woman's character, past relationships, or sexual history have no bearing on the question of consent. The court emphasized that a woman's "No" means "No", and prior intimacy with an accused does not indicate continued or future consent. This observation came in a case where the court upheld the conviction under Section 376D, Indian Penal Code for gang…
