Why does Indian law protect men who rape their wives?

Nolina Minj

· Jun 14, 2023 · 09:00 am

Karnataka supports prosecution of man accused of raping his wife in case before Supreme Court

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· Dec 22, 2022 · 01:48 pm

The big news: Marital status cannot be reason to deny abortion, says SC, and nine other top stories

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· Sep 29, 2022 · 08:53 pm

Married woman’s forceful pregnancy can be treated as marital rape for abortion, says SC

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· Sep 29, 2022 · 01:26 pm

Marital rape: Supreme Court seeks Centre’s stand on appeals against Delhi HC’s split verdict

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· Sep 16, 2022 · 01:28 pm

SC stays Karnataka High Court order allowing husband to be tried for rape

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· Jul 20, 2022 · 01:28 pm

‘Justice Hari Shankar’s defence of the marital rape exception upholds rape culture’

Smitha Nair

· May 19, 2022 · 03:00 pm

Marital rape: Plea filed in Supreme Court against Delhi HC split verdict

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· May 17, 2022 · 10:41 am

Explainer: Marital rape split verdict reflects two different ideas of marriage and women’s rights

Umang Poddar

· May 13, 2022 · 09:00 am

‘Disagreements in marriage natural, may extend to bedroom’: Judge who refused to outlaw marital rape

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· May 12, 2022 · 01:24 pm

The big news: Supreme Court puts sedition law on hold, and nine other top stories

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· May 11, 2022 · 11:07 pm

Delhi High Court passes split verdict on criminalisation of marital rape

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· May 11, 2022 · 02:38 pm

The big news: Four journalists win Pulitzers for India’s Covid crisis photos, and 9 more top stories

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· May 10, 2022 · 11:17 pm

Delhi HC to pass verdict on criminalisation of marital rape on Wednesday

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· May 10, 2022 · 09:11 pm

Marital rape: Supreme Court refuses to stay Karnataka HC rape trial against husband

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· May 10, 2022 · 06:59 pm

‘Rape is rape’: Karnataka HC refuses to drop charges against man accused of assaulting his wife

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· Mar 23, 2022 · 10:34 pm

Delhi High Court reserves verdict on criminalising marital rape

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· Feb 21, 2022 · 09:35 pm

Marital rape: Delhi High Court gives Centre two weeks’ time to clarify its stance

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· Feb 08, 2022 · 11:43 am

Marital rape: Centre seeks to defer hearing, says matter has ‘far-reaching socio-legal implications’

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· Feb 04, 2022 · 10:48 am

Marital rape exception places institution of marriage over individuals, Karuna Nundy tells Delhi HC

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· Feb 03, 2022 · 08:21 am