Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 375 [ Corresponding Sec. 63 of BNS, 2023]–Scope–Mere fact that the parties indulged in physical relations pursuant to a promise to marry will not amount to a rape in every case–Offence could only be made out if promise of marriage was made by the accused solely with a view of obtain consent for sexual relations without having any intent of fulfilling said promise from the very begining and that such false promise of marriage had a direct bearing on the prosecutrix giving her consent for sexual relations.
