Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Grants Bail in Intimate Relationship Case
The Supreme Court of India has allowed an NRI man living in London to get bail before arrest.
He was accused by a Mumbai-based lawyer of making false promises of marriage and then exploiting her.
The man argued that the relationship was consensual and the accusations were false.
The Supreme Court said he could get bail if he comes to India for investigation, but he must cooperate fully and not interfere with the case.
The court also stopped some notices that were issued to find and arrest him.
The man has to pay a security amount and provide guarantees to get the bail.
The court questioned the lawyer about her conduct in having an intimate relationship with her client during his divorce proceedings.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to an NRI man accused of raping a Mumbai-based advocate on the false promise of marriage.
The Bombay High Court had rejected his anticipatory bail plea on October 15, 2025, leading him to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court directed the appellant to cooperate fully with the investigation and not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses.
The court ordered that the look-out notice, blue corner notice, and proclamation declaring him a proclaimed offender be kept in abeyance.
The appellant must furnish cash security of Rs 25,000 with two sureties upon arrest to be released on bail.
- Who
- An NRI man based in London and a Mumbai-based advocate
- What
- The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to the NRI man accused of rape on false promise of marriage
- When
- The Supreme Court decision was made on January 8, 2026, after the Bombay High Court rejected his plea on October 15, 2025
- Where
- The case involves parties from Mumbai and London, with legal proceedings in the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India
- Why
- The NRI man sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest, and the Supreme Court found him entitled to bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Appellant's Profession
- Information Technology Professional
- Complainant's Profession
- Advocate
- Charges Filed
- Sections 69, 318(4), 316(2), 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 66E of IT Act, 2000
- High Court Decision
- Rejected anticipatory bail on October 15, 2025
- Supreme Court Decision
- Granted anticipatory bail on January 8, 2026
- Bail Conditions
- Rs 25,000 cash security with two sureties, cooperation with investigation, no witness tampering
- Current Residence of Appellant
- London
- Relationship Status
- Consensual, no intention to marry
Sources
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to London based NRI in false promise of marriage rape case
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