💨 Abstract

The Centre has argued against criminalizing marital rape in India, stating that within marriage, there is a continuing expectation of reasonable sexual access between spouses. However, forcing or coercing a spouse into sex against their will is unacceptable. The Centre argued that linking the crime of rape to marriage may be disproportionate and excessive, citing the 172nd report of the Law Commission of India.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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