Criminalisation of marital rape: SC questions impact on marriage, petitioner argues it's personal, not institutional
- Posted on October 17, 2024
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Criminalisation of marital rape: SC questions impact on marriage, petitioner argues it's personal, not institutional
The Supreme Court of India queries if criminalizing marital rape may destabilize the institution of marriage, with the CJI-led bench exploring the constitutional validity of an exception that shields husbands. Senior advocate Karuna Nundy contends for equality within marriage, challenging the status-based immunity for husbands.