Relationship end not reason to allege rape: Kerala High Court warns of law misuse
On examining the woman's statements, the court found that she had voluntarily travelled from Thiruvananthapuram to Kozhikode and stayed with the petitioner in different lodges for two nights. It also noted that she had maintained regular contact with him on Instagram and Snapchat.The High Court concluded that there was no prima facie case of rape. 'It cannot be assumed that the physical relationship was without her consent. Merely because a consensual relationship turned sour at a later point of time, it cannot be a reason to allege rape,' said Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas. 'Further, there cannot be a case of deceitfully obtaining consent under a false promise of marriage as the de facto complainant is still in a subsisting marriage.'advertisementJustice Thomas added that arrest and remand should not become tools of punishment when a romantic relationship turns sour.'Courts must be cautious when two young people enter into a willing physical relationship and later rape is attributed to their union. Refusing bail blindly in such cases, without considering the circumstances, can lead to injustice and destroy the young personality,' the judge added, while granting bail.The High Court underlined that legal protection must be preserved against false or exaggerated charges:'When a married lady, on her own volition travelled...and willingly stayed with the petitioner in different lodges... it cannot be assumed that the physical relationship between them was without her consent.'Finding no need for custodial interrogation, the Court granted anticipatory bail with conditions: the petitioner must appear before the Investigating Officer, refrain from contacting the complainant, and avoid tampering with evidence.- Ends
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