As we step into May , it’s essential to reflect on the most impactful judicial pronouncements of April 2025 of Supreme court. This month witnessed a series of significant rulings that have shaped legal discourse across various domains.
The Chhattisgarh High Court controversially ruled that marital rape is not a crime under Indian law unless the wife is under 18. This judgment followed a case involving a woman who died after being subjected to forceful sex by her husband. The ruling has sparked debates on women’s rights and the necessity for legal reforms regarding forced marital sex.
