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…
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…
In a significant move toward strengthening child protection, the Supreme Court of India recently issued crucial directives to ensure effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Highlighting the devastating impact of child marriage, which strips children of their right to fully experience childhood and their autonomy, the Read more…