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Supreme Court Ruling: Consensual Relationship Breakup Cannot Justify Criminal Prosecution

Supreme Court: Breakup of Consensual Relationship Cannot Justify Criminal Prosecution

The Supreme Court of India recently quashed criminal charges against a man accused of sexual assault under the false pretence of marriage, emphasizing that the breakdown of a consensual relationship cannot be criminalized. Consensual Relationships Cannot Be Criminalized In a significant ruling, the bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Read more…

By Firuz Khan Legal Services LLP, ago
Forcible Sexual Intercourse Between Legally Married Husband & Wife (Not Minor) Cannot Be Considered As Rape: Gauhati High Court

Forcible Sexual Intercourse Between Legally Married Husband & Wife (Not Minor) Cannot Be Considered As Rape: Gauhati High Court

In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court recently addressed a contentious issue regarding marital rights and consent. The court acquitted a husband, stating that forcible sexual intercourse with a legally married wife who is a major cannot be classified as rape. This decision has stirred discussions on the legal Read more…

By Firuz Khan Legal Services LLP, ago