Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against mother in promise-of-marriage case, holding allegations were bland, unsubstantiated and did not inspire confidence.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka High Court refuses to quash abetment of suicide case against man accused of stalking, threatening a woman and repeatedly sabotaging her marriage prospects.
Jharkhand High Court partly allows appeal, upholding rape conviction under Section 376 IPC on false promise of marriage while acquitting the accused under Section 313 IPC for lack of evidence.
Delhi High Court grants bail, ruling that ending marriage plans after courtship is not a breach of promise or offence under false promise to marry.
Orissa HC quashes rape charges, ruling that failed relationships based on a ‘false promise of marriage’ shouldn’t be criminalized, emphasizing women’s autonomy.
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