Karnataka HC quashes breach-of-promise case against two doctors

The offence under Section 69 of the BNS is made out only when the promise of marriage is false from the very start, the Karnataka High Court has held. Justice M Nagaprasanna called the case against the two doctors a classic illustration of the provision's abuse and misuse, warning that such cases are 'mushrooming' in the courts. (Deccanherald)

• The offence under Section 69 of the BNS is made out only when the promise of marriage is false from the very start, the Karnataka High Court has held.
• Justice M Nagaprasanna called the case against the two doctors a classic illustration of the provision's abuse and misuse, warning that such cases are 'mushrooming' in the courts.