Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution? | TheBriefWire
Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution?
Published 16 July 2026 ยท general
The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for marital rape under
The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for marital rape under penal laws.
The court will begin final hearings on these pending pleas from September ninth. The central issue is whether the court can create a new offense
by striking down exceptions. The Centre opposes criminalizing marital rape, citing marriage as a unique relationship.