"Consensual Relationship With Married Man, Woman Was Adult Enough": Bombay HC Quashes Case Against Man Accused Of Raping Victim For

The Bombay High Court has quashed a case against a man who was accused of raping a woman over a period of 31 years. The court concluded that the relationship between the man and the woman was consensual, as both were adults and the woman was aware of the nature of the relationship. The woman had alleged rape but the court found that the consensual nature of their interactions over decades did not constitute criminal behavior under the law. The judgment emphasized the importance of distinguishing between consensual relationships and criminal acts, reinforcing that mutual consent over a long period negates allegations of rape.