Case Name and Citation
- Case Name (Formal):
X vs. State of Kerala & Another - Note: The name of the accused is redacted as 'X' in the official judgment to protect identity.
- Court: Supreme Court of India
- Citation/Identification:
- Judgment Number: 2025 INSC 1243 (Non-Reportable)
- Appeals:
- Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 17845 of 2024 (Filed to quash the FIR)
- Criminal Appeal arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 18408 of 2024 (Filed against denial of anticipatory bail)
- Bench: Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan
- Date of Order: September 15, 2025
The Supreme Court of India recently approved a settlement in a highly sensitive case involving allegations of sexual intercourse under the false promise of marriage, along with charges of cheating and criminal intimidation. This decision highlights the court's willingness to prioritize mutual resolution when both parties wish to move forward with their lives.
The legal journey began with a complaint filed in Kerala by a woman who was separated from her husband and navigating a divorce. She alleged that the accused, who initially offered help with her litigation, eventually forced himself upon her in December 2017.
The allegations were severe and multi-faceted, stretching over four years (2018–2022). The complainant stated the accused repeatedly promised marriage to maintain sexual relations. Furthermore, she alleged he photographed her without consent and used the pictures to threaten her husband if she disclosed the incidents.