Supreme Court to examine marital rape exemption and unnatural sex charges against husbands
The Supreme Court is set to begin final hearings on September 9 regarding whether husbands can be prosecuted for sexual acts that cause harm to their wives. The case raises a critical legal question about existing exemptions for marital rape under Indian penal laws. At the heart of the matter is whether the court has the authority to create a new offense by striking down these exceptions. The central government has opposed criminalizing marital rape, arguing that marriage constitutes a distinct and unique relationship under the law.
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