Rape vs Breach of Promise to Marry | Supreme Court Guidelines Explained | Criminal Law India

Описание: In this detailed and legally accurate lecture, we explain one of the most misunderstood and frequently litigated issues in Indian criminal law – “Rape on the basis of breach of promise to marry.” This topic has immense importance not only for the general public, but also for advocates, lawyers, judicial officers, and aspirants preparing for Civil Judge and Higher Judicial Services (HJS) examinations 2026.

The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly clarified that every breach of promise to marry does not amount to rape. The real test lies in examining whether the promise to marry was false from the very beginning and was given only with the intention to obtain sexual consent, or whether it was a genuine promise that later failed due to circumstances beyond control.

In this video, you will clearly understand:

What is the legal difference between rape and breach of promise to marry

How consent is examined under Section 375 IPC

When sexual relations based on promise of marriage amount to rape

When such cases fall under civil or cheating disputes

Latest Supreme Court guidelines and landmark judgments

How courts distinguish between false promise and subsequent failure

Practical application for trial courts, magistrates, and sessions judges

This lecture is extremely useful for:

👩‍⚖️ Judges & Magistrates

⚖️ Advocates & Lawyers

🎓 LLB / Law Students

📚 Judiciary Aspirants (Civil Judge, PCS-J, HJS 2026)

👥 General public seeking legal awareness

For judiciary examinations, this topic is repeatedly asked in:

Criminal Law papers

Judgment writing

Interview and viva voce

Problem-based questions

The lecture is presented in simple, lucid language, keeping in mind both legal precision and conceptual clarity, making it ideal even for non-lawyers.

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Watch till the end to understand the exact legal position settled by the Supreme Court and avoid common misconceptions surrounding rape and promise of marriage.
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