The offence of rape cannot be condoned by marital relationship between victim and culprit. In light of this statement, discuss the issues involved in criminalization of marital rape.
Introduction
The issue of marital rape has been in controversy for a long time, with court asking controls views on it recently.
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Main Body
The issues involved in criminalization of marital rape are -
1. Experts bet conservative voices say it threatens the institution of marriage by contractualising it.
2. Voices are raised as there is 'no clear demarcation' between consensual sex and rape inside marriage.
3. There is also the issue: misuse of the provision to by filing false complaints, like observed in Dowry cases sometimes.
Thus, after proper consultation with all stakeholders, this issue should be taken up on priority, and justice ensured for women.
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Conclusion
Thus, after proper consultation with all stakeholders, this issue should be taken up on priority, and justice ensured for women.
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Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Judiciary
Marital Rape and Criminal Law
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