RIT Foundation and others vs Union of India — Marital Rape Criminalisation

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1. News17 May 2022

   [Marital Rape] Appeal against Delhi High Court's split verdict reaches Supreme Court

   An appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court against the split verdict pronounced by the Delhi High Court on the cases pertaining to the issue of...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Delhi High Court previously could not agree on whether to make marital rape a crime, resulting in a split decision. Because the judges disagreed, the case has now been moved to the Supreme Court for a final ruling. This means the country's highest court will decide whether the current legal exception that protects husbands from being prosecuted for raping their wives should be removed. The outcome will determine if marital rape is officially recognized as a crime in India.

   lawbeat.in
2. News11 May 2022

   Delhi high court delivers split verdict on marital rape, refers matter to Supreme Court

   India News: The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the issue of criminalising 'marital rape'.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Delhi High Court could not agree on whether to make marital rape a crime, as the two judges held opposing views. Because they could not reach a final decision, they have sent the case to the Supreme Court for a definitive ruling. This means the legal status of marital rape in India remains unchanged for now, and the country's highest court will ultimately decide if the current exemption should be removed.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com