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Dear Client,
According to Indian law, simply breaking a promise to marry doesn’t in itself make a person culpable for a crime. Nonetheless, in certain cases, legal recourse may be available. If it can be proved that the individual had no intention to marry you from the start, there may be grounds for criminal charges under Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS). In addition, if a relationship followed from this false promise, Section 69 of the BNS punishes sexual intercourse induced by deceit or false promise of marriage. As for a civil case, one may file a case for recovering incurred expenses from relationship or engagement preparation as well as mental pain and suffering; nevertheless, the process of pursuing this type of case is very complex and can take a long time. The success of legal actions depends largely on the available documentation and electronic evidence, such as messages or witnesses who can bear testimony to false promises. Seeking the assistance of a local attorney is always preferable for assessing the existing proof before taking any further steps. I hope this answer helps. If you have any further query kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you
Dear Client, no, not necessarily. If your boyfriend was in a genuine relationship with you and later decided not to marry, you generally cannot take legal action solely because he changed his mind. Simply ending a relationship or refusing to marry, by itself, is generally not enough for legal action. Do reach out to us if you have further questions. Thank you.
No case is made out.