The Allahabad High Court ruled that a husband forcing unnatural sex on his wife without her consent is punishable under Section 377 IPC. The Court upheld a wife’s right to dignity and sexual autonomy, even in marriage.
On 11th March, The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized a woman’s sexual autonomy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, particularly in relation to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The court highlighted the need for legal recognition and support for unmarried women’s reproductive rights and addressed the ethical implications of their choices.
