FL-0011Fault Lines · Criminal · Wanted
Open question
Can a marriage still be a defence to rape?
The Marital Rape Exception
Scope
A split verdict in Delhi, a contrary view in Karnataka, and a partial reading down for minors.
Authorities to start from
- Independent Thought v. Union of India, (2017) 10 SCC 800
- RIT Foundation v. Union of India, 2022 SCC OnLine Del 1404
- Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 375, Exception 2
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