Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Yash Dayal has been booked under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on charges of sexual exploitation, physical violence, mental harassment, and cheating by making false promises of marriage.Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addresses sexual acts carried out under false pretenses, such as misleading promises of marriage or job offers. These acts are considered fraudulent and exploitative, and can lead to a prison sentence of up to ten years.As per the complaint, the Ghaziabad woman mentioned that she was in a five-year relationship with Dayal. She also claimed that Dayal introduced her to his family, who welcomed her as a “daughter-in-law,” thereby deepening her trust.“For the past 5 years, the complainant had been in a relationship with a cricketer,” read the FIR statement.“The man emotionally, mentally, and physically exploited her by misleading her with the promise of marriage. He introduced the complainant to his family and behaved like a husband, which made her trust him completely.“When the complainant realized the deception and protested, she was subjected to physical violence and mental harassment. During the relationship, the complainant was also exploited financially and emotionally.“Later, it was found that the man was involved in similar false relationships with other girls too. On June 14, 2025, the complainant called the women’s helpline 181, but the process did not move forward at the police station. The complainant is mentally and socially distressed and is seeking justice through the Chief Minister’s office. She has chat records, screenshots, video calls, and photos as evidence.”“It has been requested that a swift investigation be conducted into the matter and that legal action be taken against the concerned individual. This step is not only important for her but also for all those girls who fall victim to such deceitful relationships.”
