Long-Term Consensual Love Affair Which Did Not Culminate In Marriage Doesn't Entitle Girl To File Rape Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the end of a long-term consensual relationship, which did not result in marriage, does not qualify as grounds for a rape case. The court emphasized that a consensual love affair, even if it ends and does not lead to marriage, does not transform into a criminal offense like rape. The decision underscores that the nature of the relationship—consensual and voluntary—does not entitle a partner to file a rape complaint upon its termination. This judgment is significant in clarifying that personal disappointments or unfulfilled expectations in relationships do not constitute criminal acts under the law.