Allegation of rape on false promise to marry will not stand if woman continued relationship after knowing of man's marriage: Kerala High Court

The Court said that a sexual relationship which continues even after woman is aware of the man's marriage can only be termed as one on account of love and passion, and not based on any false promise to marry.
Kerala High Court with Justice Kauser Edappagath
Kerala High Court with Justice Kauser Edappagath

The Kerala High Court recently observed that an allegation of rape on false promise to marry, will not stand if the woman knew that the man was already married and still continued the sexual relationship with the accused [Sreekanth Sasidharan v State of Kerala & Anr.].

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