In which case did the defendant unsuccessfully argue that he had been denied a fair trial because he had been unable to raise specific aspects of his prior sexual relationship with the complainant, arguing that he had formed the "honest but mistaken belief" that the sexual incident was consensual?

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In R. v. Darrach, the defendant argued unsuccessfully that he had been denied a fair trial due to restrictions on raising specific aspects of his prior sexual relationship with the complainant. He claimed this hindered his defense of having an "honest but mistaken belief" in consent. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the conviction, emphasizing the importance of protecting the complainant's dignity and privacy while ensuring a fair trial.

In Which Case Did the Defendant Unsuccessfully Argue That He