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India's government formally opposes bid to criminalize marital rape
India's government is urging the Supreme Court to reject efforts to update a 160-year-old rape law, arguing it could disrupt "the institution of marriage."
Indian government argues against labelling non-consensual sexual acts by husband as marital rape
Indian government argues against labelling non-consensual sexual acts by husband as marital rape - Classifying marital rape as 'rape' is excessively ‘harsh and disproportionate’, Indian government say
India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'
The Indian government has opposed petitions in the top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape, saying it would be "excessively harsh". The federal home ministry told the Supreme Court that "a man does not have a fundamental right" to force sex on his wife, but there were enough laws to protect married women against sexual violence.
India asks top court to heed marital rape leniency
India's government has asked the country's top court not to toughen criminal penalties against marital rape during an ongoing case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it.Chronic backlogs in India's criminal justice system mean some cases take decades to reach a resolution,
Marital rape: Centre argues against terming it as 'rape' in Supreme Court
The Centre argued that the complexities of marriage differentiate non-consensual sex within it from similar acts outside while acknowledging a husband has no right to violate his wife's consent
Centre opposes criminalisation of marital rape: What newspapers had to say
The central government has opposed the criminalisation of marital rape in its recent affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, saying that terming it as “rape” is “excessively harsh, disproportionate” and will “destroy” the institution of marriage.
India asks top court: Be lenient on marital rape
India’s government has asked the country’s top court not to toughen criminal penalties against marital rape during an ongoing case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it. The penal code introduced in the 19th century during British colonial rule of India explicitly states that “sexual acts by a man with his own
Indian government argues against labelling non-consensual sexual acts by a husband as ‘rape’
The Indian government opposed calls to label non-consensual sexual acts by a husband on his wife as “rape”, saying it may impact conjugal relationships and disturb the institution of marriage. In its submission to the Supreme Court,
India: Marital Rape Isn't Rape
Entering a marriage, a woman gives "implied" consent for sex with her husband, India's government told the country's Supreme Court on Thursday as it faces off against challengers to a 164-year-old law.
Keep marital rape out of IPC to protect institution of marriage: Government
The Centre opposes the criminalisation of marital rape, emphasizing the complexity of marital relationships and urging Parliament to decide on the matter. The government stresses protecting women's dignity while noting that consent violations within marriage have different penal consequences than those outside it.
Marital rape is rape, not another crime
The existing law on rape in India lacks inclusivity, as it doesn't account for male or transgender victims and exempts ...
Marital Rape: Centre informs SC that striking down exception will have effect in marriage, needs comprehensive approach
The Centre stressed that it should not be interfered unless a separate suitably tailored penal remedy is provided by the ...
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Union government’s argument against marital rape law doesn’t add up to data
The Union government has said that the classification of marital rape as an offence is "excessively harsh" and criminalising it would affect the sanctity of the ...