November 21, 2024

Marital Rape: Legal Lacunae and Need for Reform

Published On: 22nd November, 2024 Authored by: Tanuja Kumari Faculty of law, Delhi University Abstract: Marital rape, defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse by a husband with his wife, remains a deeply contentious issue in many legal systems worldwide. In numerous jurisdictions, including India, marital rape is not recognized as a criminal offense due to entrenched […]

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Marital Rape

Marital Rape: Legal Lacunae and Need for Reform

Published On: 22nd November, 2024 Authored by: Bikram Kumar BMT Law College Introduction Rape is a grave violation of personal dignity and autonomy, involving forceful sexual intercourse without consent. Traditionally, this act was seen as driven by uncontrolled sexual desire. However, modern understanding identifies it as a tool of dominance and control over the victim.

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