The Delhi High Court ruled that Indian law does not recognize marital rape, cancelling charges against a husband under Section 377 IPC due to a lack of clear consent denial from the wife. The case highlights the absence of legal provisions against marital rape, emphasizing ongoing debates regarding women’s rights and sexual autonomy in India.
In a landmark ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court stated that no case can be made out under IPC Section 377 (concerning unnatural sex) between a husband and wife. The court emphasized that there is no restriction on a married couple from going beyond conventional sex. This decision came while quashing an FIR filed against […]
