But punishing it as rape would “severely impact the conjugal relationship” and “have a far-reaching effect on the institution of marriage.”Classifying marital rape as a crime, “can be arguably considered to be excessively harsh and therefore, disproportionate,” the government said.
The government’s written affidavit is its clearest position yet on the issue of marital rape in India.
“It speaks to India’s acceptance of sexual violence in our culture,” said Ntasha Bhardwaj, a criminal justice and gender scholar.
Arguing against child marital rape in that case was senior advocate Jayna Kothari.
“It’s not like floodgates are going to be opened with hundreds of marital rape cases [being reported].
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