S.69 BNS | Married Woman Can't Allege Coercion Into Sexual Intercourse On False Promise To Marry: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has reiterated its stance on sexual intercourse with a married woman under a promise to marry, clarifying its stance on Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court likely differentiated between a false promise that vitiates consent and a promise that cannot be fulfilled due to existing marital status, especially when the woman is aware of it. Section 69 of BNS criminalizes sexual intercourse by deceitful means. This ruling provides crucial legal clarity on consent and deception in relationships, preventing misuse of legal provisions for failed romantic endeavors while safeguarding genuine cases of exploitation.