The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a married woman cannot accuse a man of rape solely based on the claim that he promised to marry her. The court emphasised that such allegations without concrete evidence waste judicial time.

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In a recent case a married woman filed a complaint against a man, accusing him of raping her by falsely promising marriage. The woman claimed the man assured her that he would divorce his wife and marry her, leading to their physical relationship.

The case was heard by Justice Maninder S Bhatti of the Madhya Pradesh High Court who dismissed the woman's FIR stating that there was no substantial evidence to support the claim that the man had coerced her into a sexual relationship through deceit.

Further investigation revealed that both the complainant and the accused were married and their relationship lasted for three months. During this period the man would visit the woman's house when her husband was away. The court noted that there was no solid proof either in the FIR or the subsequent investigation showing that the man used false promises to force the woman into intimacy.

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After thoroughly reviewing the case, the High Court concluded that there was no merit in the accusations and declared the FIR null and void. Justice Bhatti remarked that pursuing the case without proper evidence was a misuse of judicial resources and ultimately dismissed the matter.

The ruling reinforces the importance of evidence-based accusations and highlights the court's stance on preventing the misuse of legal provisions for personal motives. The case serves as a reminder that the judiciary remains committed to delivering justice rooted in facts.