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Today, On 17th October, Senior Advocate Karuna Nundy argued in the Supreme Court for the criminalization of marital rape, challenging the validity of IPC Section 375’s exception. The Central government opposes this change, citing existing protections and concerns over marital dynamics. A crucial hearing will occur on October 22, with significant legal implications.
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The Justice for Rights Foundation NGO filed an application in the Supreme Court regarding the criminalization of marital rape, voicing concerns over potential misuse of laws. They argue existing protections are sufficient and warn that new legal frameworks could lead to wrongful accusations, impacting the sanctity of marriage and mediation efforts.
Today(on 16th July), Senior Advocate Indira Jaising asked the Supreme Court to prioritize the pending marital rape issue, which faced delays during a tax case discussion led by Chief Justice Chandrachud. The case challenges the exemption of married women from filing rape charges against their husbands. Justices have differing views on the constitutional validity of this exemption.
