Criminalizing Marital Rape
What does the Law Say?
- Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape as sexual intercourse without consent and against the will of a woman.
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 that was enacted after the December 16, 2012 gang rape case enlarged the definition of rape. Now, any kind of penetration of a male organ or any object into any body part of a woman amounts to rape.
- The Supeme Court in October 2017 clarified that Section 198 (6) of the CrPC will apply to cases of rape of "wives" below 18 years, and cognizances can be taken only ....
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