Refusing Marriage After Sex Due to 'Kundali' Mismatch Can Be Offence: Delhi HC

• Delhi High Court states refusing marriage after sex due to 'kundali' mismatch can lead to criminal charges under Section 69 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while denying bail to a man accused of refusing marriage after physical relations.
• The court noted the relationship developed based on the accused's repeated assurance of marriage, despite family's insistence on 'kundali' matching.
• Accused sought bail, arguing consensual relationship and that rape on false pretext of marriage was not applicable.
• Court dismissed bail, citing nature of allegations, evidence, and pending chargesheet, emphasizing that such conduct attracts Section 69 BNS.