Delhi court grants bail in alleged 'false promise of marriage' rape case
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a man accused in an alleged rape case filed on the basis of a “false promise of marriage,” observing that the matter prima facie appeared to involve a consensual relationship between two adults.
The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Syed Zishan Ali Warsi of the Patiala House Court while hearing a bail application in connection with an FIR registered at Vasant Kunj South police station under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
According to the complaint, the woman and the accused came into contact through a matrimonial platform in 2025 and later developed a relationship while discussing marriage prospects. The complainant alleged that the accused established physical relations with her on the assurance of marriage and later failed to fulfil the promise.
The court directed the accused to furnish a personal bond and surety bond while imposing conditions including cooperation with the investigation, maintaining active communication with investigators, and refraining from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence.
The case comes amid continuing legal debate over allegations involving consent and promises of marriage. In recent observations, courts have noted that every failed relationship cannot automatically be treated as rape on the false pretext of marriage if the relationship appeared consensual in nature.
