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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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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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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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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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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