Karnataka High Court Grants Bail Where Marriage Promise Followed Sexual Intercourse

The Karnataka High Court granted bail to a man accused under Section 69 BNS after noting that the alleged promise to marry came after the sexual intercourse.

Background

The complainant alleged that the relationship continued following the promise and that the accused later declined marriage. The Court examined the statutory requirement that intercourse be obtained through deceit or a marriage promise made without intention to fulfil it.

Legal issue and reasoning

Justice S Vishwajith Shetty held that a later promise did not, on the material considered at bail, establish that the earlier act occurred because of such a promise. The ruling does not resolve every disputed allegation at trial.

Outcome and next step

The accused was released on conditions, including a personal bond and regular appearance before the trial court.