Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to a Man Accused of Forcing Wife into Prostitution: Allegations Offend Victim's Dignity

The Allahabad High Court in the case Salman vs. State of U.P observed and has denied bail to a man who is being accused of forcing his wife into prostitution by compelling her to make physical relationships with his friends and other persons.

The bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh in the case noted that the allegations made against the husband are rare and the prosecution's case was not a simple case of matrimonial dispute between husband and wife.

The court in the case is of the view that aforesaid allegation is a serious blow to the Supreme honour of the victim and offends her self-esteem and dignity. Thus, it degrades and humiliates the victim and it leaves behind a traumatic experience, a rapist not only cause physical injuries, but more indelibly leaves a blot on the most cherished possession of a woman i.e. dignity, honour and reputation.

As per the case of prosecution, i.e., the complainant, the victim's mother lodged an First Information Report, FIR on June 17, 2024, against her son-in-law i.e., victim's husband, alleging that the couple got married in February 2024.