In Brief
The appellant was accused of rape and criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code based on allegations by a woman he had been in a consensual relationship with for four years. The Supreme Court found that since both parties admitted the relationship was willing and the woman was an adult when it began, the mere breakdown of the relationship could not justify criminal charges. The Court granted pre-arrest bail, set aside the High Court's rejection, and clarified that its observations on the consensual nature were limited to the bail decision and would not influence the investigation itself.">
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