Relationship Between 'Jija' & 'Sali' Is Immoral But Rape Offence Not Attracted If Woman Is A Major: Allahabad High Court

Sparsh Upadhyay

30 Dec 2024 6:55 PM IST

  • Relationship Between Jija & Sali Is Immoral But Rape Offence Not Attracted If Woman Is A Major: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that a relationship between brother-in-law and sister-in-law (jija and sali) is immoral; however, if the woman is a major, the said relationship doesn't attract the offence of rape. A bench of Justice Sameer Jain observed thus while granting bail to an accused (Jija) who was booked under Sections 366, 376, 506 IPC on the allegation that...

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