This story is from Gorakhpur, UP. A girl had accused the young man of raping her by luring her. The young man went to jail. After this, the next day the same girl started insisting on marrying the same young man. Told the police to call him. Police said that he is in jail. On this the girl drank phenyl. Now he is undergoing treatment.
New Delhi: A rape case took a new turn when the girl who filed the complaint expressed before the court her desire to marry the accused. After this demand of the girl, a new discussion has started regarding the legal process of the case.
How did the matter change?
According to the police, on the complaint of the girl, a case of rape was registered against the accused, after which he was arrested and sent to judicial custody. Later, during the court proceedings, the girl expressed her desire to marry the accused.
What did the court say?
The court made it clear that In serious criminal cases like rape, a proposal of marriage in itself does not end the case. In such cases, the judicial process proceeds only on the basis of evidence and facts as per law.
Investigation and hearing continue
Police say that investigation and prosecution of the case will continue as per law. The court will take further decision on the basis of available evidence, witnesses and arguments of both the parties.
Opinion of legal experts
According to legal experts, in rape cases, a proposal or agreement to marry does not automatically absolve the accused of criminal liability. The final decision is taken by the court based on the law and available evidence.
Note: This matter is subject to judicial process. The accused is not considered guilty in the eyes of the law until the final decision of the court.