Bombay High Court Rules Woman’s Presence In Hotel Room Doesn’t Imply Consent

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court decision, stating that a woman entering a hotel room does not equate to consent for sex. The case involved a woman who was lured and raped by Gulsher Ahmed in 2020. The High Court’s decision emphasizes the importance of explicit consent and has received widespread praise for upholding women’s rights.