Ajeet Singh vs State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the registration of FIR under Sections 376 and 506 IPC was justified despite the appellant's claim of marriage with the victim, as the victim's consent was obtained under false pretenses. The Court emphasized that the existence of a marriage certificate does not negate the possibility of coercion or fraud, thus upholding the High Court's decision to not quash the FIR. The Court reiterated that the judicial process should not be abused to shield individuals from legitimate criminal proceedings.