marital rape

Marital Rape

MARITAL RAPE: LEGAL LACUNAE AND NEED FOR REFORMS

Published on 5th March 2025 Authored By: Sishi. S Chennai Dr. Ambedkar Government law college, Pudupakkam. Abstract Marital rape-the grave infringement upon bodily autonomy and human dignity-received hardly a mention in any discussion over marital relations. Often culturally and legislatively hidden in marriage laws, this very serious transgression continues to go unconsidered by most modern […]

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Marital Rape

MARITAL RAPE: LEGAL LACUNAE AND THE NEED FOR REFORM

Published on 3rd March 2025 Authored By: Palak Mahajan Guru Nanak Dev University INTRODUCTION Marital rape, a combination of two contrasting words, i.e., marital, signifying marriage and rape, a barbarous act, is a debated topic raising serious concerns. Marriage, a sacred samskara, is considered a sacred and spiritual ritual that unites a man and women

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Marital Rape

Marital Rape – Legal lacunae and need for reform

Published on 20th February 2025 Authored By: Isha Dhir RIMT UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION [1]Intimate rape, also known as spousal rape, is a type of domestic violence and sexual assault that occurs within the boundaries of a marriage. It is defined as the forced sexual intercourse of a spouse without their consent, usually through physical violence, threats,

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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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