The offence of rape cannot be condoned by marital relationship between victim and culprit. In light of this statement, discuss the issues involved in criminalization of marital rape.

The issues involved in criminalization of marital rape are -

1. Experts bet conservative voices say it threatens the institution of marriage by contractualising it.

2. Voices are raised as there is 'no clear demarcation' between consensual sex and rape inside marriage.

3. There is also the issue: misuse of the provision to by filing false complaints, like observed in Dowry cases sometimes.

India is a progressive country, and it has time and again modified its law to make the society for all sections. eg. transgendered and queer rights.

Thus, after proper consultation with all stakeholders, this issue should be taken up on priority, and justice ensured for women.

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— GAURAV OJHA · AIR 204