The exemption of marital rape under Indian law has sparked scrutiny, as sexual intercourse with a wife over 18 is not classified as rape. This has raised concerns about equality, discrimination, bodily autonomy, and dignity. Despite a split verdict in the Delhi High Court, critics argue that the exemption undermines women’s fundamental rights, prompting calls for reform.
The Supreme Court of India urged the Centre to develop a comprehensive sentencing policy for criminal offenses to standardize outcomes and reduce disparities. The Court emphasized the importance of this policy, highlighting current inconsistencies in sentencing and the need to uphold fundamental rights. The move aims to enhance judicial fairness and ensure fair trials.
In a landmark observation by the Gujarat High Court, Justice Divyesh A. Joshi addressed the critical issue of marital rape and the broader context of gender violence in India. The court’s comments came during the hearing of a case involving a woman accused of aiding and abetting heinous sexual acts against her daughter-in-law. Also read-Delhi […]
The Supreme Court of India has initiated a critical examination of a plea challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022, for their exclusion of single, unmarried women from the option of surrogacy. The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, has issued a notice to the Central Government, seeking […]
Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana Police Over Misuse of Preventive Detention Law In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has voiced its concerns over the Telangana police’s frequent use of preventive detention laws. The apex court emphasized that such laws should not be invoked “at the drop of a hat,” especially without considering the […]