Striking down marital rape exception could destabilise marriages: Centre tells Supreme Court

The Union government has cautioned the Supreme Court against the "far-reaching socio-legal implications" of criminalising marital rape, urging the court to adopt a comprehensive approach that goes beyond a strictly legal framework. In an affidavit submitted to the apex court, the Centre contended that any judicial review on the issue should acknowledge the broader social consequences and the stance of Parliament.