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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Raushan Kumar Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. criminal proceedings based on allegations of rape. (Para 3 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. judicial precedents related to consensual sexual relationships. (Para 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. analysis of allegations and potential abuse of legal process. (Para 12 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. conclusion on quashing of criminal proceedings. (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY, J.
Heard the parties.
2. Though, notice has validly been served upon the opposite party no.2 yet, no one turns up on behalf of the opposite party no.2 in spite of repeated calls.
3. This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed invoking the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure with the prayer to quash and set aside the entire criminal proceeding arising out of Lesliganj P.S. Case No.39 of 2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No.09 of 2023 including the order taking cognizance dated 23.11.2023 passed by learned Judicial Magistrate-1st Class, Palamau whereby and where under the learned Judicial Magistrate-1st Class, Palamau has taken cognizance for the offences punishable under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code against the petitioner basing upon the charge sheet submitted by the polic
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Consent under Section 376 IPC is valid if the promise to marry was genuine; lack of intention to deceive negates false promise claims.
It is necessary to examine FIR, statement recorded under Section 161 and 164 of Cr.P.C. before Judicial Magistrate First Class to find out correct factual matrix of issue - Sum and substance of decis....
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