A Noida court has acquitted Sunil Dwivedi of charges of rape and criminal intimidation, stemming from an accusation made by a woman from Bulandshahr in March 2014. The complainant alleged that Dwivedi assaulted her over two months under the pretense of marriage and threatened her if she pursued the promise. However, during cross-examination, she admitted to knowing that Dwivedi was married and that their relationship was consensual. This critical admission, coupled with the lack of corroborating witness testimony regarding the alleged rape, led Judge Priyanka Singh to rule that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof. The judge cited a 1996 Supreme Court ruling emphasizing the need for consistent and credible testimony from victims. Although acquitted, Dwivedi is required to furnish a personal bond of ₹30,000 (approximately $360 USD) for six months under Section 437A of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This case highlights the complexities of consent and the legal challenges faced in sexual assault cases.