It's about one provision Section 69-that deals with sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means. It makes a person who has had sexual intercourse through ‘deceitful means' or by 'making a promise to marry a woman' without any intention of fulfilling it liable for jail of up to 10 years and a fine. 'Deceitful means' include inducement, false promise of employment or promotion, or suppression of identity. The offence is serious, cognisable and non-bailable.
At first look, one would certainly feel the provision was much-needed. For example, in the explosive Hema Committee report targeting predators in the Malayalam film industry, there was mention of sexual exploitation of women workers through the promise of work favours. Many who fell for this trap did not make it to the final cut of films, as promised.
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