Case Comment - G. Achyut Kumar V. State of Odisha (2020)

Abstract

This case comment tries to evaluate the recent judgement passed by the Orrisa High court which speaks about how false promise of marriage does or does not amount to rape under section 375 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860. This case comment tries to support the judgement given by Honourable Justice S.K. Panigrahi and tries to substantiate every reason of the same in detail. It showcases and substantiates the reasons of why section 90 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 should not be applied to section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The comment also describes the opposing views and vindicates about the it