Overview

• The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Arun Kumar Mishra, a 42-year-old accused of rape by a 25-year-old woman, citing a delayed FIR and evidence of a consensual relationship.
• Justice Krishan Pahal noted that the complaint appeared to stem more from the emotional fallout of a failed relationship than from genuine criminal misconduct.
• The court expressed concern over a growing trend of criminalizing personal disagreements and emotional discord after intimate relationships end.
• The complainant was aware of the accused's marital history, including three prior marriages, when entering the relationship.
• The bench emphasized that not all ethically or socially questionable actions warrant legal intervention, distinguishing between moral lapses and criminal behavior.