Govt opposes in SC pleas to criminalise marital rape, says it may destroy institution of marriage, ET LegalWorld
If sexual acts by a man with his own wife is made punishable as “rape”, it may severely impact the conjugal relationship and lead to serious disturbances in the institution of marriage, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. Opposing the criminalisation of marital rape, which is sought by many petitioners before the apex court, […]