Rape Law

Interpretation of rape under Section 375 IPC concerning false marriage promises.

1. Supreme Court of India: Promise to Marry Does Not Constitute Rape

2. Jurisdiction: India (2025)
3. Original Case: Indian Supreme Court Judgment on Broken Marriage Promise and Rape (2025)
4. VictimsKavita SharmaDefendantsArjun MalhotraPlaintiffsKavita SharmaProsecutorsS.V. RajuDefense AttorneysKapil SibalPlaintiff AttorneysVrinda GroverJudgesJustice D.Y. ChandrachudJustice J.B. PardiwalaInstitutionsSupreme Court of India
5. Case Tags: Rape Law;Consent;Marital Fraud;Supreme Court Judgment