‘Marital Rape: The least talked about’
Rape in any form is an act of degradation and violation. Before proceeding towards ‘marital rape’, let us understand what the law has to say about rape. Under Article 325 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines rape. A man is said to commit ‘rape’ who except in the case hereinafter excepted has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under any of the six following descriptions: First : Against her will Second : Without her consent Thirdly : With her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her or any person in whom she is interested in fear of death or of hurt. Fourthly : With her consent, when the man knows that she is not her husband and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is or believe herself to be lawfully married. Fifthly : With her consent, when at time of giving such consent, by reason of unsoundness of mind or intoxication or the administration by him personally or through ...