Delhi High Court: Refusing Marriage After Relationship Not Rape

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The Delhi High Court ruled on that refusing to marry after a relationship is not rape. Justice Arun Monga granted bail to a man accused of sexual exploitation by a woman. The court said two adults had a consensual relationship, and one party's refusal to marry later is a valid decision. The woman met the accused through a matrimonial website in April. She alleged he promised marriage and had physical relations with her in a hotel. The court found discrepancies in her statements. It said failed marriage intentions cannot be termed rape. The judge noted the accused was unlikely to flee or tamper with evidence. To avoid arrest in such cases, inform the court and seek anticipatory bail. (Updated 4 Oct 2025, 18:03 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• The Delhi High Court ruled on that refusing to marry after a relationship is not rape
• Justice Arun Monga granted bail to a man accused of sexual exploitation by a woman
• The court said two adults had a consensual relationship, and one party's refusal to marry later is a valid decision