This audio case file from a judgement of Supreme Court of India details an appeal regarding a rape case (S.376 IPC) that involved allegations of sexual intercourse based on a false promise to marry. The appellant, Amol Bhagwan Nehul, sought to quash the criminal proceedings against him, arguing the relationship was consensual and the complaint was malicious. The Court reviewed the facts, including the complainant's prior marriage and the timeline of events, ultimately concluding that the consent was not obtained under misconception and there was no evidence of coercion. The Supreme Court ultimately quashed the proceedings, asserting that a consensual relationship turning sour should not invoke criminal machinery, and cautioned against misusing such provisions.
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