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Marital Rape: Legal Lacunae and Need for Reform

Published On: 11th December, 2024 Authored By: Roushan Kumar Ojha Mangalayatan University Introduction Rape, derived from the Latin word “rapio,” meaning “to seize,” refers to the act of sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent, often involving force, coercion, or fraud. It is a gross violation of a woman’s dignity and autonomy. The Supreme […]

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Marital Rape in India: Understanding Its Constitutional, Cultural, and Legal Impact

Published On: 8th December, 2024 Authored By: Harapriya sahoo SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE of LAW Abstract: Sexual violence within marriage is most common and it has various forms, including marital rape[1]. Marital rape, or the act of a husband sexually abusing his wife, is a contentious issue in Indian society. Despite advancements in the recognition of

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Marital Rape: Legal Lacunae and the Need for Reform

Published On: 30th November, 2024 Authored By: Manthan Kurmi Snehangshu Kanta Aacharya Institute of Law/Kalyani University Introduction Marital rape occurs when a husband forces his wife into sexual activity without her consent, with the law assuming the wife cannot refuse due to the marriage. In India, this issue remains largely unaddressed because of a legal

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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: 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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