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Marital Rape is against married women rights in India

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Spousal rape, also known as marital rape is a Penal Offence under Section 375 and 376 of Indian penal court. According to the legal laws for women in India, non-consensual intercourse with your partner is marital rape . “Non-consensual intercourse leads to human rights violation. It is the gravest form of domestic violence.” In Section 375 of Indian Penal Code, the Offense is defined as: “A man is said to commit ‘rape’ if he penetrates his penis to any extent. Or applies his mouth into the vagina, urethra or anus of a woman or makes her do so with himself or any other person.” Under section 375 Spousal or Marital Rape is against the married women rights in India and it is punishable. It states that the offence is liable only if the wife is less than 12 years. However, for the wife between 12-16 years of age, an offence is committed but with less serious punishment. Once the age is above 16 years, there is no legal protection given to the wife, in direct contraventi...

Laws People Should Be Aware About

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For any civilized society to function, people need to follow the laws. We obey laws to fulfill our moral obligations and to avoid legal consequences. But if people are not aware of laws then how can they follow them? Listed below are some of the Indian laws people need to know about . Law for Motorists While driving, your blood alcohol level should be at 0.03% (30 mg)  per 100 ml. If the blood alcohol level exceeds the limit then the Indian law states that police can arrest you without a warrant. The Indian Motor Vehicle Act states that wearing a helmet is compulsory for two-wheeler riders. The law also limits a maximum of two riders on the two-wheeler. It is illegal for traffic police officers to snatch the key from the car or motorcycle. Citizens Have the legal right in India to launch legal action against the officer.  If you are penalized for a crime then you will not be penalized for the same crime on the same day. Laws for Women Women’s rig...