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The Supreme Court of India Today (Oct 23), postponed the hearing of multiple petitions that seek the criminalization of marital rape in the country. The hearing, overseen by a Bench composed of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was deferred after the counsel from both sides laid out the time required for presenting their arguments. According to the submissions made by the lawyers, each side will need at least one full day to make their case. This led the Court to conclude that a judgment cannot be delivered before CJI Chandrachud’s retirement, which is scheduled for November 10, 2024.
Today, On 22nd October, the Supreme Court began hearings on marital rape, examining whether husbands should be exempt from prosecution. Petitioners argue for legal equality for women, challenging existing provisions in Indian law. Advocates highlight that criminalizing marital rape does not threaten marriage, while the government warns of potential negative impacts on marital relationships.
