Indian judge dismisses "unnatural sex" complaint, highlighting marital rape legal loophole.
An Indian judge has dismissed a woman's complaint of "unnatural sex" committed by her husband due to India's law not criminalizing marital rape by a husband against his wife if she is above the age of 18. This highlights a legal loophole in India that has led campaigners to fight for law changes for years, facing opposition from conservatives who argue that state interference could disrupt traditional marriage customs in India. A challenge to the law has been ongoing in the country's courtrooms, with a split verdict delivered by the Delhi High Court in 2022.
May 06, 2024
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