Devender Ram Ratwara had moved to the high court and sought the quashing of the case on the ground that he had an illegitimate relationship with the complainant and no criminal court can intervene to keep an illicit relationship alive.

Ratwara’s advocate claimed that the difference between him and the complainant was a natural breakup of an illegitimate relationship. “Since she was married and desired to have an extra-marital affair, the woman presented gifts to my client,” Ratwara’s advocate claimed.

But when Justice R.C. Chopra asked Ratwara’s advocate whether he would return the gifts, the latter said presents were not meant to be returned. At this, Justice Chopra observed that the practice of cheating foreigners through the Internet has become rampant.

Justice Chopra rejected Ratwara’s plea on the grounds that the record showed the accused had received foreign currency for setting up a gymnasium. He further referred to the statement of the complainant that the man had duped her into a sexual relationship which was preceded by a promise to marry.