Criminalization of Marital Rape in India-What does the law say in India?

Rape is a heinous criminal activity that leaves deep wounds on the body and mind of rape victims. Coming out of these wounds is not possible. They suffer from the damage for a long time. The incident causes profound psychological anguish that lingers long after the physical scars heal.

Marriage recognizes sexual intimacy between spouses legally. It does not justify one partner forcing the other into unwanted sexual activity. Technically, such forced act is similar to rape. It is a criminal act. Despite this, marital rape remains legal in India, raising questions about the treatment of sexual assault within marriage. Explore the challenges faced by victims of marital rape in India and the urgent need for legal reform to protect individuals from such violations within the institution of marriage.

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