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“I am Hindu, my Muslim boyfriend promised marriage. We had a
06-Sep-2025 (In Criminal Law)
“I am Hindu, my Muslim boyfriend promised marriage. We had a physical relationship on that basis, now he refuses. I have proof (photos, chats). Can I file under Sec 69 BNS?”
Yes you can file FIR under section 69 of BNS. Make sure to appoint your own advocate to fight your case in court and don’t rely as much on police and public prosecutors for doing the job for you. If you have proofs of photos then more sections are attracted.
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Adv. Keyur Kulkarni
Adv. Keyur Kulkarni
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I understand the emotional and legal stress you are currently experiencing. Please know that you are not alone, and the law does recognize and protect individuals in situations where consent to a physical relationship was obtained under a false promise of marriage.
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Section 69 deals with sexual intercourse by deceitful means, including situations where consent is obtained on the false assurance of marriage without intention to fulfill it. Since you mention that you have concrete evidence such as chats and photographs, these can serve as crucial proof to establish that your consent was not freely given, but induced by a false promise.
You may lodge a criminal complaint with the police under Section 69 BNS. The investigation will assess whether the promise was genuine initially but later not fulfilled, or whether it was false from the beginning. Courts have consistently held that if the promise was a deliberate deception, it amounts to an offence.
At the same time, I advise you to proceed carefully and with legal support, as such cases involve sensitive personal details and can have long-term implications. I strongly recommend consulting me in person for a detailed strategy.
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Adv. Omkar Mahesh Tak
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Section 69 BNS deals with “rape”. It criminalises sexual intercourse by a man with a woman against her will, without her consent, or when consent is obtained under certain false pretenses.
How courts view “promise of marriage” cases:
If the promise was made bona fide (in good faith) but later circumstances prevented marriage → usually not rape.
If the promise was false from the beginning, made only to obtain sexual relations → it may amount to rape under Sec. 69 BNS.
If you can show that at the very beginning itself he never intended to marry you, and the promise was only to obtain consent for sex, then a case under Sec. 69 BNS (rape by deception) can be made out.
Other remedies available to you are-
Cheating (Sec 318 BNS, earlier IPC 417/420) – if he deceived you with false promises.
Criminal intimidation / harassment – if threats or abuse are involved.
Evidence – Chats, photos, and messages will help establish his false promise and intent.
File a complaint with the local police or women’s cell.
You may also approach a lawyer to help draft the FIR and present your evidence clearly.
Courts will evaluate whether it was a genuine promise that failed, or a false one from the beginning.
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Adv. Jhelum Ghate
Adv. Jhelum Ghate
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yes, if the consent induced with the intent to get married and then denial of marriage attracts section 69 of BNS, you can go to your nearest police station and file the complaint it can be either written or oral
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Adv. Moksh Jain
Adv. Moksh Jain
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Yes, you can file an FIR with police station on the grounds of false promise to marry. You will have to record your statement with police and then police will investigate on the same.
in case you require any further legal assistance you may contact me.
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Adv. Shreyas Jain
Adv. Shreyas Jain
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