Read the law. Know your rights. And until the marital rape exception is struck down, fight for those who are still invisible under this code.
While there are ongoing landmark petitions in the Supreme Court to strike down this exception, it remains a glaring blind spot. As of today, marital rape is a criminal offense in India. This single exception has sparked more debate than almost any other part of the IPC. What the Media Gets Wrong You often see headlines screaming about the "loopholes" in Section 375. The most common misunderstanding revolves around "consent obtained by fraud." Section 375
Beyond the Headlines: Why Every Indian Needs to Understand Section 375 Read the law
Yes, you read that correctly. If you are a married woman over the age of 15 (originally 18, but the law literally says 15—showing its age), the law historically does not recognize forced sex by your husband as rape. While there are ongoing landmark petitions in the
It’s not just a number. It’s the legal spine of sexual assault justice in India.