Possibility Of Accused Benefitting From Victims' Fear In Going To Police Can't Be Ignored: Rajasthan High Court Declines To Quash Rape FIRs

The Rajasthan High Court has granted relief in two rape FIRs filed by women based on a false promise of marriage. The court's decision suggests that it found the allegations of rape to be unsustainable where the sexual relationship was consensual, but the promise of marriage was later breached. This ruling highlights the distinction between consensual relationships that turn sour and actual sexual assault. It emphasizes the need for careful scrutiny of such cases to prevent the misuse of rape laws for personal vendettas or to settle disputes arising from broken promises.