Supreme Court lays down Guidelines for High Courts on Rape Allegations and Consent
The Supreme Court said courts must distinguish between rape and consensual sex, emphasising careful assessment of allegations based on false marriage promises The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that there exists a "clear distinction between rape and consensual sex." It ruled that courts must carefully assess allegations of sexual assault made on the promise of marriage. If the accused never intended to marry, and made a false promise with sexual intentions, it held. Such conduct would amount to cheating or deception. The top court stressed that false or vexatious complaints tarnish a person’s image. They also amount to an abuse…
