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Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.

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Section 69 BNS

Delhi Court Grants Bail in “False Promise to Marry” Case

The Court granted bail to the accused, Guneet Singh, in a case filed under Section 69 BNS, where allegations of a sexual relationship on the false promise of marriage were made. The Court emphasized that long-term consensual relationships cannot automatically be equated with exploitation or deceit. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant alleged that […]

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State v. Guneet Singh

Court: Saket Courts Bench: Hon’ble Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi, J. State v. Guneet Singh On 19 September 2025 Law Point: Long-term consensual relationship cannot be construed as rape merely on false promise of marriage JUDGEMENT 1. Guneet Singh (Guneet) has moved an application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) seeking regular […]

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Justice for Men: Kerala High Court Exposes Misuse of Relationship Allegations

Court: Kerala High Court Bench: Bechu Kurian Thomas, J. Xxxxx vs State of Kerala on 25 August 2025 Law Point: Custodial interrogation not necessary; anticipatory bail granted with limited custody and strict compliance conditions JUDGEMENT 1. This bail application is filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’). 2. […]

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Kerala High Court Protects Man from Misuse of “False Promise of Marriage” Allegation

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to a police officer accused of sexual assault under the claim of “false promise of marriage.” The Court held that when the woman was already in a subsisting marriage, such an allegation cannot be sustained in law. Brief Facts of the Case The petitioner, Mahesh V.M., a Sub-Inspector […]

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Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means

A new provision is proposed to be added in The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which is Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc, in Section 69 of the Sanhita. The said section states – Whoever, by deceitful means or making by a promise to marry a woman without any intention of fulfilling the same, and […]

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