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Consensual s*x between two adults under pretext of marriage is not rape, says Kerala HC; grants bail to accused lawyer

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A sexual relationship between two willing adults will not amount to rape, unless the consent for sex was obtained by a fraudulent act or misrepresentation, Kerala High Court on Friday said while granting bail to a Central government Standing Counsel who was earlier arrested in a sexual assault case filed by his colleague.