A Single Judge of Karnataka High Court held that a woman having illicit relationship with accused does not constitute the commission of the offence.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that only allegation against the petitioner – accused No.5 is that, she is having illicit relationship with accused No.1, who is her legally wedded husband. Hence, the allegation made against the petitioner – accused No.5 does not constitute the commission of the offences alleged against the petitioner. Hence, the registration of FIR for the aforesaid offences is impermissible.
6. The only allegation as against the petitioner – accused No.5 is that she is having illicit relationship with the accused No.1 who is the husband of respondent No.3 – informant. This allegation does not constitute the commission of the offences alleged against the petitioner – accused No.5 and itn the absence of any essential ingredients so as to constitute the commission of the said offences, registration of FIR against accused No.5 is without any substance.
Shilpa SC Vs State of Karnataka and Anr on 02 Jun 2022
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