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Supreme Court holds that a consensual relationship that later sours does not become rape; complainant knew of the earlier marriage within months and stayed for years. Ingredients of Sections 376, 420, 493, 494 and 495 IPC not made out; appellant discharged under Section 227 CrPC.
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Supreme Court holds that a consensual relationship that later sours does not become rape; complainant knew of the earlier marriage within months and stayed for years. Ingredients of Sections 376, 420, 493, 494 and 495 IPC not made out; appellant discharged under Section 227 CrPC.
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