Mere Refusal To Marry Does Not Constitute Offence Of Cheating Unless Ingredients U/S 90 Of IPC Are Met: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court dealt with a case involving a consensual relationship and a false promise of marriage. The court examined whether such cases should be considered as criminal offenses or civil disputes. It emphasized that while emotional distress caused by false promises is significant, the legal framework cannot classify every unfulfilled personal commitment as a criminal offense. The ruling reinforced the legal distinction between personal relationships and criminal conduct, clarifying that consent and mutual agreements need to be respected, but the law must differentiate between personal grievances and criminal acts.