The Supreme Court remarked that before marriage, individuals are considered strangers, urging caution in physical relationships. This observation was made during a hearing of a bail plea by a man accused of rape under false marriage promises. The Delhi High Court had previously denied him bail in a case involving alleged sexual assault.
The court highlighted the need for circumspection, stating that regardless of relationship depth, engaging in physical relations before marriage requires careful consideration. The prosecution’s case outlined incidents where the accused allegedly deceived the complainant with false promises of marriage. The accused is currently in judicial custody, with the trial pending.
The complainant, aged around 30, met the accused through a matrimonial website, leading to a relationship. The accused is accused of sexual assault, including recording intimate videos without consent. The Delhi High Court, in its order, emphasized the deceptive nature of the accused’s promises and denied bail based on these grounds.
The court questioned the complainant’s decisions, such as traveling abroad before marriage, during the hearing. It suggested the possibility of mediation in cases involving consensual relationships. The matter is scheduled for further discussion to explore settlement options, with the accused remaining in custody.
