In a pathbreaking decision with wide-ranging implications for marital fraud and sexual consent, the Telangana High Court has held that sexual relations secured through the false pretext of lawful marriageโwhen the man has not legally divorced his first wifeโamounts to rape under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 63 of the Bharatiya
Physical Relations Built on Deception Without Legally Divorce from First Wife Amounts to Rape: Telangana HC
