Allahabad High Court Quashes Rape and Kidnapping Conviction, Citing Rise of 'Live-in' Relationships
Summary
The Allahabad High Court overturned a rape and kidnapping conviction, citing evolving societal norms around live-in relationships and consensual partnerships.
Key Points
- The Allahabad High Court quashed a young man's conviction for rape and kidnapping in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
- The court noted the rise of 'live-in' relationships among youth, influenced by Western thought, and the limitations of existing laws.
- The young woman was considered above 18 and had consensually lived with the man, making POCSO and rape charges inapplicable.
- All sentences were cancelled, and the man was ordered to be released immediately if no other cases were pending.
