Discuss whether marital rape should be criminalised in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Marital rape is the act of sexual abuse due to non-consensual advances within the realm of a marriage.
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Main Body
Case for its criminalisation:
-i: Right to bodily autonomy under Article 21 of Indian Constitution eg Puttaswamy case
-ii: 'Rape is rape' and must not be taken lightly even if by husband
-iii: Propels the continued subjugation of women rather in public sphere eg low health indicators
-iv: Distress calls received by NCW in lockdown reflect the widespread violence
-v: Necessary for wholesale empowerment of women eq McKinsey held they do 75% are work
Yet there are concerns:
-i: Solicitor General held it can destabilize the institution of marriage
-ii: can be tackled under other sections of IPC (domestic violence) genuine
-iii: Difficult to investigate frivolous cases
-iv: Rise of frivolous & false cases
Continuation of concerns and conclusion section:
-v: Necessary for wholesale empowerment of women eq McKinsey held they do 75% are work
Yet there are concerns:
-i: Solicitor General held it can destabilize the institution of marriage
-ii: can be tackled under other sections of IPC (domestic violence) genuine
-iii: Difficult to investigate frivolous cases
-iv: Rise of frivolous & false cases
Conclusion
Yet for any modern democracy to prosper, (like US, UK), marital rape's criminalization has been imperative. To ensure 'band from' (Gender equality) it is necessary → Improve investigation → comprise committee to examine
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- Clear case and counter-case structure
- Uses relevant constitutional provisions
- References real case law and judgment
- Data-driven (McKinsey reference)
- Considers modern democratic standards (US, UK comparison)
Ishitha Kishore
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women
Marital rape criminalization
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