Saturday, June 14, 2025

Topic: Marital rape

Marital rape: Upholding institutions of marriage at the cost of women’s dignity, safety

Tahir Zaman & Khan Mohammad Obaida Yatra naryastru pujyante ramante tatra devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah is an infamous sloka in Manusmriti which means...

Why marital rape remains contentious issue in India

Marital rape, defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse within a marital relationship, remains a contentious issue in India. Despite growing global advocacy for its criminalization, India continues to uphold legal exemptions that protect such acts under the guise of marital sanctity.

Delhi High Court passes split verdict on criminalisation of marital rape

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape.

“A NO of marital partner must be respected”: Amicus curiae to Delhi HC on marital rape

Senior Lawyer Rebecca John appearing as amicus curiae told Delhi High Court that removal of the exception in the rape law that exempts forceful sexual intercourse by a man with his wife, will uphold the bodily integrity of women

‘Sexual intercourse by husband not rape, even if by force or against her wish’: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh High Court Thursday discharged a man from facing trial for raping his wife, saying that Indian law does not recognise marital rape if the wife is above 18 years of age.