Bombay: The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench ruled that engaging in consensual sexual relations with a minor wife is legally considered rape, with no legal defense for such actions.
Upholding a 10-year prison sentence for the accused, Justice GA Sanap highlighted that any sexual activity with a girl under 18 is deemed rape, regardless of marital status.
The Bombay High Court is poised to introduce a transformative change in its case management approach with the implementation of an automatic case listing system. This new protocol, detailed in a notice issued by the High Court Registrar on December 5, is scheduled to begin on a trial basis from December 11. Also read- Bombay […]
