India, April 27 -- The Supreme Court of India on Monday reportedly questioned the circumstances under which a young widow entered a live-in relationship. The apex court was hearing a case involving allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage.

During the hearing, Justice BV Nagarathna remarked, "Why did she go and live with him before marriage?" as reported by Live Law. She further observed, "See when we ask these questions it is said that we are victim shaming, what is this?"

Counsel for the accused had argued that the complainant was in a vulnerable position at the time. "He met her when she was merely an 18-year-old young widow. He promised to marry her," the counsel submitted.

The case pertains to a man seeking bail after b...