Supreme Court to Examine Whether Husband Can Be Charged with Marital Rape

In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India took up a set of petitions that seek clarification on whether a husband can be tried for marital rape. The petitions challenge the current provision in the Indian Penal Code that treats marital rape as a non‑offence. Petitioners argue that the exclusion violates constitutional guarantees of equality and personal liberty. The Court indicated that it will examine the legislative intent behind the exemption and its compatibility with international human‑rights standards. Any ruling could reshape the legal landscape for marital violence cases across the country.