AJEET SINGH vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to not quash the FIR registered under Sections 376 and 506 IPC, affirming that the allegations of fraud and coercion in the context of a purported marriage were sufficient to warrant investigation. The Court emphasized that the existence of a marriage certificate does not negate the possibility of coercion or fraud, and the victim's willingness to stay with the appellant does not absolve him of criminal liability. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that consent obtained under duress is not valid under law.