Delhi Court Acquits Man of Rape Charges, Citing Consensual Relationship
Delhi court acquits man of rape charges, says relationship was consensual
Hindustan Times
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A Delhi court has acquitted Bilal Ahmed of rape charges, stating that evidence indicated a consensual relationship with the complainant, who alleged rape under false promises of marriage. The judge noted inconsistencies in her testimony and a lack of evidence supporting her claims.
- 01The court found evidence of a consensual relationship lasting nearly three years.
- 02Inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony led to doubts about her credibility.
- 03No medical evidence was presented to support claims of miscarriage caused by the accused.
- 04The complainant did not report any allegations during the relationship.
- 05The court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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In a significant ruling, a Delhi court acquitted Bilal Ahmed of rape charges, determining that the relationship with the complainant was consensual. Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Pahuja noted that the complainant's testimony was fraught with inconsistencies, rendering it unreliable. The court highlighted that the relationship lasted for nearly three years, during which the complainant did not raise any allegations. The judge emphasized that the evidence presented was primarily oral and lacked the necessary substantiation for a conviction. Furthermore, the court found no medical proof to support claims that Ahmed caused a miscarriage. Ultimately, the prosecution was unable to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal of the accused.
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This ruling may influence future cases involving allegations of consensual relationships and rape, potentially affecting how such cases are prosecuted.
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