Japanese woman sues for 1.5 million yen for "right to chastity" violation.
In Japan, deceived partners can seek financial compensation for betrayal, as demonstrated by a recent court ruling on marital dishonesty.
Knowing your rights is crucial, especially when dating. You meet someone, fall in love, and next thing you know, they’re married and cheating! Normally, that’s just a recipe for heartbreak. But in Japan, the law can actually come to your rescue, and you might get compensation for that betrayal.
On December 8, a Tokyo court ruled in favor of a woman who had been misled by her partner. He had to pay her 1.51 million yen (about $9,700) for violating her “right to chastity.” This isn’t about virginity; it’s about having the right to make informed choices when it comes to sex. If someone lies to you about marital status to get you in bed, they’re stepping into some serious legal trouble. This woman’s dating app profile clearly stated she wasn’t interested in married men, and he went for it anyway. Talk about malicious intent! Now she’s advocating for tougher laws against dishonesty in dating.
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