A few years ago, someone very close to me was falsely accused of making a false promise of marriage. Overnight, everything changed. One complaint under IPC, what is now Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was enough to turn a private relationship into a full-blown criminal case.

As a lawyer, I thought I knew the system. But watching someone I care about go through the trauma of an FIR, court hearings, social judgment, and sleepless nights was an entirely different experience. He was eventually acquitted – but the damage had been done.

That journey shook me. And it also pushed me to act. Soon after the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force, Section69BNS.com was born – to counsel those who find themselves trapped in a similar nightmare, with no idea where to begin.

Let’s be clear – we are not here to mock or undermine genuine experiences of deception or exploitation. Section 69 BNS was introduced to protect women from being misled into sexual relationships on false pretenses. But like any powerful law, it can be misused. And it often is.

I’ve seen young men – sometimes barely out of college – facing police action, media trials, and complete social alienation, just because a relationship didn’t end the way someone expected. I’ve seen families break down. Careers stall. Innocent people dragged through years of litigation for something that wasn’t even a crime.

When you’re falsely accused of False Promise of Marriage, the first battle isn’t legal. It’s emotional. You feel blindsided. Ashamed. Angry. And worst of all, alone.

People will assume the worst without knowing the facts. Your version will rarely be heard. Even before the trial begins, your name and reputation can suffer irreversible harm.

And sadly, most people don’t even understand what this law actually covers. Not every failed relationship is a crime. Not every promise is legally binding. But when false allegations are filed, they often come wrapped in emotion, not evidence.

Section 69 BNS was introduced to protect people, especially women, from being misled into sexual relationships on false pretenses. But like any powerful law, it can be misused. And it often is.

If you or someone you care about is facing or fearing a false allegation under Section 69 BNS, I urge you to start learning about your legal rights now. Missteps made in the early stages can haunt you for years.