Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Raping Live-In Partner Gets Bail

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia noted that the interfaith couple had a live-in relationship agreement and even jointly filed a petition for police protection.

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a man accused of kidnapping and raping his live-in partner belonging to a different religious faith.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia noted that the interfaith couple had a live-in relationship agreement and even jointly filed a petition for police protection.

The Court also noted the petitioner was behind bars for nine months.