The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a petition challenging the marital rape exception under Indian law. The petitioner, Ruth Manorama, argues that this exception violates fundamental constitutional rights, particularly affecting Dalit women.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a husband cannot be held guilty of rape under Section 375 IPC for having anal sex with his wife, emphasizing the implied consent in marriage.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that a woman cannot allege rape merely because a long-term consensual relationship did not result in marriage. The court emphasized the importance of distinguishing between a breach of promise and a false promise made with the intent to deceive.
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling that a man cannot escape trial for raping his wife has sparked mixed reactions. Petitioners in a related Delhi High Court case weigh in on the implications for marital rape laws in India.
The Bombay High Court ruled that breaching a marriage promise due to parental opposition does not constitute rape, emphasizing the distinction between breaking a promise and making a false promise. Discover the details of this significant judgment.
