Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 21 May 2025,Wednesday India
The Delhi High Court has quashed a Section 377 IPC case against a husband accused of non-consensual anal sex with his wife, stating that Indian law does not currently recognize the concept of marital rape. The judgment highlights a major legal gap, as sexual acts within marriage—regardless of consent—are largely exempt from prosecution. Despite reforms under the 2013 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act to address sexual violence, the marital rape exception remains. The ruling has sparked fresh debate among legal experts and activists, urging urgent legislative action to protect women’s rights within marriage. (PC: The Hindu)
