But, now it is bound by law that a case of rape cannot be converted to adultery in any circumstances whatsoever. Isnt this protection to women?
Author: No, my friend! This is not a protection! According to previous laws, if it was proved beyond doubt that an allegation of rape is false & that consensual intercourse had taken place, then the court could convict both persons under 10(2). I quote such a case in which a complaint of rape was converted to adultery, not because the girl had no evidence, but, because of the fact that solid evidence was available to prove that she was a consenting party to the immorality:- Muhammad Asghar vs. The State (2004 P.Cr.L.J. 201) MR. JUSTICE ZAFAR PASHA CHAUDHARY Statement of the victim regarding her having been subjected to sexual intercourse was supported by medical report. Vaginal swabs of the victim were found stained with semen. Victim girl did not appear before the Investigating Officer for more than six days and no marks of violence were found on any part of her body. No weapon was recovered from the accused. Cumulative effect of the said facts and circumstances could lead to the only
