Supreme Court Condemns Criminalizing Failed Relationships as Rape: A Legal Perspective

Nov 25, 2025 12:35 am CST

The Supreme Court of India has addressed the concerning trend of failed relationships being criminalized as rape cases, emphasizing that consensual intimacy during a relationship cannot be retroactively classified as rape when marriage doesn't follow. The Court warns against misusing criminal justice machinery while still protecting genuine victims, highlighting the need for credible evidence rather than unsubstantiated allegations in such sensitive cases.