Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Marital Rape Exception in New Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: May 17, 2024 04:14 PM2024-05-17T16:14:34+5:302024-05-17T16:17:57+5:30

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea challenging the marital rape ...

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Marital Rape Exception in New Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita | Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Marital Rape Exception in New Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Marital Rape Exception in New Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Government on a plea challenging the marital rape exception in the newly introduced criminal code, Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

The notice comes after NGOs and activists filed a series of petitions following a split verdict by the Delhi High Court on the same issue. While one judge ruled to strike down the exception, another judge upheld its validity.

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