Married woman cannot claim she was coerced into sex on false promise of marriage: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a married woman cannot claim she was coerced into sex on a false promise of marriage. This significant judgment clarifies the legal interpretation of consent in sexual offenses, particularly in the context of relationships where one party is already married. The court emphasized that consent obtained under the premise of a false promise of marriage, when the man is already married, might not be considered "coerced" if the woman was aware of his marital status. This ruling likely aims to prevent the misuse of legal provisions and underscore the importance of full disclosure in relationships.