Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:13pm on 03 Oct 2024,Thursday India
The Centre has opposed petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape, arguing that it is a social issue requiring extensive consultation. In its response to the Supreme Court, the government contended that current laws offer sufficient protection for victims of marital abuse, while any decision on this sensitive matter should come from the legislature, not the judiciary. The petitions challenge the exception under Section 375 of the IPC, which exempts husbands from being charged with rape within marriage. Activists argue this violates women’s consent and bodily autonomy.
