The Supreme Court quashed a rape case, ruling it as a misuse of legal provisions arising from a failed 16-year relationship.
Today, On 4th January, The Supreme Court rejected Karnataka’s plea to classify necrophilia as rape under Section 375 of the IPC. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that making such legal changes is the responsibility of Parliament. The Bench emphasized that courts cannot expand the definition of rape beyond the existing legal framework. Any modification to the law must come through legislative action.
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Khushboo Saifi’s appeal to the Supreme Court focuses on the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The Supreme Court will hear the case after the Centre submits its response. The Delhi High Court issued conflicting opinions on the exception, emphasizing the need for legal clarity on women’s rights in marriage.
