Published On: 10th November, 2024 Authored By: Inshirah Azmi Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Section 63 of the BNS[1] defines rape as acts such as forceful penetration, insertion, manipulation, or oral contact without the consent of the victim. All of these characteristics are met by marital rape, with the exception that it takes place […]
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Published On: 10th November, 2024 Authored By: Sharvari J. Bartakke Ismailsaheb Mulla Law College, Satara Abstract When we think about rape, we often envision fear, pain, and violence. However, a form of sexual violence is often ignored: marital rape. This issue is surrounded by social stigma, making open discussion challenging. Marital rape isn’t just a
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Published On: 10th November, 2024 Authored by: Anuska Maurya Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, GGSIPU INTRODUCTION TO THE DEATH PENALTY The most severe punishment in the legal system is the death penalty, also referred to as the capital punishment. It is awarded to the most heinous, grievous and diabolical crimes against society or humankind. It
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Published On: 9th November, 2024 Authored by: Surbhi Bharti Chotanagpur Law College Ranchi INTRODUCTION To deal with offences of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children and provide for the establishment of Special Courts for the trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, POCSOthe Act was enacted by parliament in
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Published On: 8th November, 2024 Authored by: Divyanshi Shukla United University ABSTRACT: Marital rape, also known as conjugal assault, is the act of non-consensual sexual intercourse within a marriage. This critical yet often overlooked issue persists across many societies, challenging traditional beliefs and raising serious questions about consent and personal autonomy in marital relationships. In spite
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