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Marital rape: Why Shanti’s case is a test for Pakistan’s justice system
Dawn 01 Aug 2025
“This is a clear-cut case of marital rape,” said Syeda Bushra, a lawyer at Karachi-based Legal Aid Society, which provides free legal aid ... While no specific law currently defines marital rape, the holds husbands accountable as violators.
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19-year-old girl dies in coma after alleged marital rape by husband: Karachi police
Dawn 23 Jul 2025
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No marital rape under Section 377: Delhi HC drops ‘unnatural sex’ charge against husband
Hindustan Times 22 May 2025
The Delhi high court has quashed a trial court's order directing prosecution of a man for performing “unnatural” sex with his wife, stating that the Section 377 of IPC doesn't recognise the concept of marital rape.
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Law doesn't recognise marital rape: Delhi High Court quashes case against husband
India Today 21 May 2025
Law doesnt recognise marital rape Delhi High Court quashes case against husband ... .
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'Law doesn't recognise concept of marital rape': Delhi HC quashes Sec 377 case against husband
The Hindu 21 May 2025
The man argued the marriage was legally recognised and there was an implied presumption of consent for consensual sexual acts and its nature could not constitute an offence under Section 377 ....
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Delhi HC quashes case against husband, says, ‘Law doesn’t recognise concept of marital rape’
Indian Express 21 May 2025
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'Marital rape not legal offence': HC quashes Section 377 case against husband
The Times of India 21 May 2025
Noting that the law doesn't recognise the concept of marital rape, Delhi high court quashed an order regarding prosecution of a husband under Section 377 for performing 'unnatural' sex with his wife.
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Chief Justice BR Gavai to hear Waqf law, marital rape, right to religion cases
India Today 15 May 2025
Chief Justice BR Gavai to hear Waqf law marital rape right to religion cases ... .
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