The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it.

Summary

An Indian court acquitted a man convicted of raping his wife, who later died, citing that marital rape is not a crime in India.

The ruling has sparked outrage, renewing calls to criminalize marital rape. Activists argue the decision is legally valid but morally unacceptable.

India’s outdated laws do not recognize non-consensual sex within marriage as rape.

Despite widespread domestic violence, resistance from the government and conservative groups has stalled reform efforts.

  • Professorozone@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    5 days ago

    I wish the media would be more specific. He raped his wife who later died. In other words he raped her to death right? I mean it’s not the same thing but given no further clarification, that’s my interpretation.

    • dizzy@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      4 days ago

      given no further clarification

      It’s in the article

      the post-mortem report, which stated “the cause of death was peritonitis and rectal perforation” - simply put, severe injuries to her abdomen and rectum.

      • Sarmyth@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        I’m kinda baffled by the ruling being about the rape then. If it’s legal there it didn’t need to even be stated. Instead it should be about the murder of his wife. I wonder what their laws around manslaughter are like. I’m sure the judge would call it an accident (because they’re awful) but it’s still an action that directly led to her death and that seems like something that should be punished.