False Promise To Marry: Karnataka High Court Quashes Rape Case By Married Woman Who Projected Herself To Be Divorced On Dating App

The Karnataka High Court quashed a rape case against a man involving a married woman, which was filed after the two met through the Bumble app. The woman accused the man of raping her under the guise of a relationship. The Court examined the facts and ruled that the case was based on a misunderstanding and that no force was used. It stated that merely having sexual relations with someone does not automatically amount to rape. This ruling has implications on the misuse of laws related to consent in online dating scenarios, emphasizing the need for clear evidence in such cases.