India, Feb. 24 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to a gym owner accused of rape, cheating, and offenses under the Information Technology Act, citing inconsistencies in the complainant's claims and observing that the case appeared to stem from a soured relationship rather than forceful exploitation.

The accused, Kartik Kumar Naidu, 43, was arrested following allegations made by a gym trainer employed at his fitness centre. The court noted that the complainant had been in a prolonged consensual relationship with Naidu, raising doubts over the allegations.

Naidu and the complainant met in December 2020 when she began working at his gym. Despite both being married with children, they entered into a romantic relationship in N...